Understanding Sleep Medicine: How Neurologists Treat Sleep Disorders

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Receive expert treatment for your sleep disorders in San Jose, CA, by consulting Dr. Raj Gupta and Dr. Akshay Shah of San Jose Pacific Neurology Center.

What Are Neurological Sleep Disorders?

Sleep disorders can have significant effects on your quality of life. Fatigue is a common symptom associated with a sleep disorder. Due to disrupting your regular sleeping pattern, you may lack energy during your working hours. Trying to get more rest after your sleeping disorder may also prove difficult.

Unfortunately, fatigue may not be the only issue you must deal with in the morning. You may also experience chronic headaches as long as your sleeping disorder persists.

Individuals with neurological sleeping disorders may also snore or exhibit involuntary movements. All that commotion at night may make it difficult for your partner to get the rest they need. There are also complications of sleep disorders that we cannot ignore. Many folks who have trouble sleeping eventually develop mental health issues. Your risk of developing heart disease and diabetes may also increase if you fail to address your neurological sleep disorder. Memory troubles are also fairly common in people with sleeping disorders.

Examples of neurological sleeping problems include insomnia, parasomnia, sleep apnea, narcolepsy, night terrors, and restless leg syndrome. Living with any of those sleeping disorders for an extended period can be difficult for anyone.

Get in touch with Dr. Gupta and Dr. Shah of San Jose Pacific Neurology Center if you are seeking effective treatment for neurological sleep disorders in San Jose, CA.

What Are the Available Treatments for Neurological Sleep Disorders?

Neurologists can present various treatment options for neurological sleep disorders. Your neurologist can diagnose your condition by discussing your symptoms and conducting a sleep study.

If the sleep disorder is still in its early stages, your neurologist may address your condition by improving your sleep hygiene. Improving sleep hygiene involves changing your habits and sleeping environment. Your neurologist may urge you to follow a strict sleep schedule, exercise before going to bed, and make your room darker so you can sleep better.

Medication can also help alleviate the symptoms and causes of your neurological sleep disorder. Individuals struggling with sleep apnea may also undergo treatment featuring a CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machine. A CPAP machine can keep your airways open and regulate your breathing while you sleep.

Cognitive behavioral therapy may also be included in your treatment regimen. The aforementioned therapy can be helpful if you are struggling to develop better sleep habits.

Dial 408-347-1600 and speak to Dr. Gupta and Dr. Shah of San Jose Pacific Neurology Center to schedule treatment for your sleep disorders in San Jose, CA.

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