Courtesy Carrus Sleep Center
It’s been proven that disturbed sleep can result in more than just fatigue. People with a chronic history of sleep deprivation may have a greater risk of high blood pressure, stroke, heart attacks, diabetes, depression, and obesity. Additional cumulative effects can also affect work performance, mood, reaction time, and critical thinking.
Considering that we spend about 1/3 of our lives sleeping, it’s worth finding out what may be causing sleep disturbances. It’s not an uncommon problem. In fact, approximately one in five Americans experience some type of sleep disorder. The Carrus Hospital Sleep Center in Sherman is a leader in specialized diagnostic sleep services, offering in-lab testing as well as home sleep testing for the diagnosis of sleep problems.
Carrus offers a home-like atmosphere for sleep study patients. You are able to relax, watch television, or read a book before falling asleep as you normally would. Using sensors, observations are made and tests are run while you sleep. Data is then sent to a board certified sleep physician for analysis. When you awaken, you can shower and go about your work or your daily activities.
Katrina Groves, RPSGT, explains that if you have trouble sleeping, or even just getting out of bed in the morning, you may be missing the benefits of a good night’s rest. “Many people don’t realize that waking up feeling irritable or tired throughout the day can cause added stress and affect your alertness and memory. Sleep disorders can even affect your ability to lose weight!”
If you suffer from some of these common symptoms, then a simple sleep study could be just what the doctor ordered.
- You experience snoring, gasping or interrupted breathing while asleep
- You have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep
- You feel unpleasant, tingling sensations in your legs when you try to sleep
- You have difficulty waking up in the morning
- You have morning headaches
Adults aren’t the only ones who may experience sleep disorders. Carrus Sleep Center also serves children between the ages of three and 18.
Find out more about Carrus Sleep Center. It’s painless, easy and convenient. Call 903-870-2980.
