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Sleep Center
Sleep Medicine for the Los Angeles, CA, Area
If you are struggling to fall asleep, waking frequently during the night, or dealing with any other sleep problems, contact Mohsen M. Hamza, MD, Neurology Center for Adults and Children
in Los Angeles, CA. We specialize in sleep medicine
for a range of disorders.
What Are Common Sleep Disorders?
While bad habits may cause you to lose out on sleep, many people suffer from sleep disorders that prevent them from getting the sleep they need.
Insomnia
Short-term
insomnia
occurs when a person has two or three nights where they are unable to fall or stay asleep. Chronic insomnia leads to a long-term sleep deficit, loss of short-term memory, fatigue, irritability, and depression. Chronic insomnia can even be fatal if left untreated.
Those who suffer from narcolepsy are prone to falling asleep without warning. They may also suffer from sleep paralysis and have very vivid dreams.
Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is when a person stops breathing in their sleep, then suddenly breathes again with a gasp. Signs of sleep apnea include fatigue and sleepiness during the day, snoring, and weight gain. Sleep apnea can also be caused by being overweight, making this disorder a double-edged sword.
Restless Leg Syndrome
Tingling or numbness in the legs can make it very difficult to fall asleep. Periodic Leg Movement Disorder is a similar affliction that also leads to leg cramps and restlessness.
In addition to these disorders, sleep problems like snoring, sleepwalking, nightmares, and teeth grinding (bruxism) can cause a variety of problems for patients who suffer from them.
How Can a Neurologist Help?
By examining the relationship between your brain and nervous system, a neurologist tracks down the cause of your sleep issues. Sleep medicine and disorder treatment begin with a sleep study where you will be monitored to determine what sleep disorder you suffer from. Then, a neurologist develops an appropriate treatment plan.
To schedule an appointment at the Mohsen M. Hamza, MD, Neurology Center for Adults and Children in Los Angeles, CA, call (310) 477-7201
today.
Contact us in Los Angeles, California, to maximize your health with our sleep study services
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