Sleep Disorders

Understanding Sleep Disorders

Sleep disorders are conditions that disrupt your normal sleep patterns, affecting your ability to function during the day. Common examples with neurological origins include Insomnia (difficulty sleeping), Sleep Apnea (breathing repeatedly stops and starts), and Narcolepsy (overwhelming daytime drowsiness).

If left untreated, chronic sleep disorders can seriously impact your health, increasing the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and depression. At the Nova Hospital Meerut neurology department, we specialize in diagnosing and treating the root causes of sleep problems to restore your health and quality of life.

Neurological Causes of Sleep Disorders

Many sleep disorders are linked to issues within the brain and nervous system. Key contributing factors include:

• Disruption in the brain's natural sleep-wake cycle regulators.
• Underlying neurological conditions like Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, or stroke.
• Problems with nerve signals that control breathing muscles, leading to sleep apnea.
• Imbalances in brain chemicals (neurotransmitters) that regulate sleep and wakefulness, often seen in narcolepsy.
• Previous head or brain injuries.

Common Symptoms of Sleep Disorders

Recognizing the signs is the first step toward getting help. Watch for these common symptoms:

• For Insomnia: Difficulty falling asleep, waking up often during the night, or waking up too early and not being able to get back to sleep.
• For Sleep Apnea: Loud snoring, episodes where you stop breathing during sleep, waking up abruptly with gasping or choking, and morning headaches.
• For Narcolepsy: Excessive daytime sleepiness, sudden "sleep attacks" without warning, and sudden loss of muscle control with strong emotions (cataplexy).
• General Symptoms: Lack of concentration, irritability, and feeling tired despite spending enough time in bed.

Advanced Sleep Diagnosis at Nova Hospital

To provide effective Sleep Disorders treatment in Meerut, our neurologists use precise diagnostic methods to understand your specific condition.

• Consultation with a Neurologist: A detailed review of your sleep habits, medical history, and symptoms.
• Polysomnography (Sleep Study): This is the gold standard for diagnosis. You will stay overnight in our comfortable sleep lab while we monitor your brain waves (EEG), heartbeat, breathing patterns, blood oxygen levels, and limb movements during sleep.
• MRI of the Brain: An imaging scan may be used to rule out other neurological problems like tumors or structural abnormalities that could be causing your sleep issues.

Our advanced sleep lab and expert doctors ensure an accurate diagnosis for a targeted treatment plan.

Personalized Treatment Plans for Sleep Disorders

There is no one-size-fits-all solution for sleep disorders. Our team at Nova Hospital creates personalized treatment plans based on your diagnosis.

Non-Surgical Treatments

• CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) Therapy: For sleep apnea, a CPAP machine provides gentle air pressure through a mask to keep your airway open while you sleep.
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I): A highly effective therapy that helps you identify and change thoughts and behaviors that prevent you from sleeping well.
• Medication: Our neurologists may prescribe medication to help manage symptoms of narcolepsy or, in some cases, short-term insomnia.
• Lifestyle and Sleep Hygiene Counseling: Guidance on creating a regular sleep schedule, optimizing your sleep environment, and making dietary changes to promote better sleep.

Don't Let Sleep Disorders Control Your Life

Quality sleep is essential for a healthy life. If you are struggling with sleep, our experts are here to help you find a solution.

Visit Nova Hospital & Research Centre, Meerut or call us at +91-70550 06662 for an expert consultation.