Sleep Study

Hexahealth Care Team
Saturday, 16 July 2022
What is Sleep Study?
A sleep study, also called Polysomnography, is an overnight, non-invasive examination that enables doctors to observe you as you sleep in order to learn what is happening in your brain and body. It is used to identify Sleep Disorders such as Sleep Apnea, Insomnia, Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS), Narcolepsy, Periodic Limb Disorder, Sleepwalking, Sleep Talking ( Somniloquy), and REM Sleep Behavioural Disorder.
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A sleep study, also called Polysomnography, is an overnight, non-invasive examination that enables doctors to observe you as you sleep in order to learn what is happening in your brain and body. It is used to identify Sleep Disorders such as Sleep Apnea, Insomnia, Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS), Narcolepsy, Periodic Limb Disorder, Sleepwalking, Sleep Talking ( Somniloquy), and REM Sleep Behavioural Disorder.
What are the types of Sleep Studies?
The different types of Sleep Studies are as follows:
If you suffer from the following problems mentioned below, then you require a Sleep Study:
How to Prepare for Sleep Study?
What to Expect During a Sleep Study
What are the Results of the Sleep Study?
The Results of the Sleep Study can be interpreted as follows:
The doctor might advise you to take part in a sleep study if you have trouble falling asleep. In order to participate in the study, you must spend the night in a sleep lab where you will be connected to several monitors that will track your every breath and movement.