Sleep Medicine
Sleep medicine specialists at Insight Chicago provide advanced diagnostic testing and comprehensive treatment options for people experiencing a wide range of sleep disorders.
Sleep Medicine Specialties
Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorders
A circadian rhythm sleep-wake disorder occurs when the body experiences an alteration to its internal time keeping system. Symptoms include insomnia, daytime sleepiness, and difficulty waking up.
Excessive Sleepiness (Idiopathic Hypersomnia)
Idiopathic hypersomnia is a sleep disorder that causes the body to be excessively sleepy during the day, even after a long period of sleep. Symptoms include feeling unrested, brain fog, and difficulty doing normal activities.
Insomnia
Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that affects the ability to fall or stay asleep. It can also cause difficulty getting back to sleep. Symptoms include waking during the night, feeling unrested, and irritability.
Narcolepsy
Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder that causes chronic daytime drowsiness and sudden attacks of sleep, disrupting work and daily activities. Symptoms include sleep paralysis, hallucinations, and falling asleep without warning.
Parasomnia
Parasomnia is a sleep disorder that causes abnormal behavior while sleeping. It can occur prior to falling asleep, while asleep, or when waking up. Symptoms include confusion or disorientation, sleepwalking, and fatigue during the day.
Restless Leg Syndrome
Restless leg syndrome is a condition that causes an uncontrollable urge to move the legs, often at night while sitting or lying down. It is more common in older adults. Symptoms include uncomfortable sensations while resting, aching, and twitching
Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder that causes breathing to start and stop while sleeping, preventing the body from experiencing a full night’s rest. Symptoms include loud snoring, gasping for air while sleeping, and daytime sleepiness.
Sleep Studies
Sleep studies are a series of painless tests performed by licensed sleep specialists to record and measure how the body sleeps. These studies are usually performed in a sleep lab or at home and allow physicians to properly diagnose sleep disorders.
Periodic Leg Movement Disorder
Periodic leg movement disorder is a condition that causes repetitive cramping or jerking of the legs during sleep. It is most common in middle age and older adults. Symptoms include twitching or flexing, restlessness while sleeping, and daytime drowsiness.
Bruxism (Teeth Grinding)
Bruxism is a condition that causes teeth grinding and clenching, often during sleep. This condition can affect adults or children. Most people are unaware they grind their teeth while sleeping. Symptoms include jaw pain, headaches, and disturbed sleep.
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Insight Sleep Medicine is dedicated to your health and wellness. If you or a loved one are not getting the quality or quantity of sleep you need to feel rested and energized during the day, we can help. Our team of sleep medicine physicians and specialists are trained to evaluate and diagnose a wide range of sleep disorders and conditions. Contact us today to learn more and schedule an appointment.
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