 Few people recognize the importance of a good night’s sleep. And while our individual needs for sleep may vary, all of us need an adequate amount of rest in order to feel both physically healthy and emotionally refreshed during our waking hours. Unfortunately, for millions of Americans each year, sleeping disorders can make getting a good night’s sleep anything but restful. If you have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or wake up feeling drowsy and lethargic – you may have a sleeping disorder.
Almost all of us experience an occasional sleepless night, but for people with a sleeping disorder, losing sleep night after night is the norm. Sleep problems can increase your risk of illness and the likelihood of accidents. A consistent lack of sleep can reduce your productivity, negatively impact your ability to perform mental and physical tasks, and generally decrease the quality of your life.
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Recognizing the signs and symptoms of a sleeping disorder is the first step toward achieving a better night’s sleep. If you are having trouble sleeping, feel drowsy during the day or experience any of the following symptoms, you may have a treatable sleeping disorder.
- restless legs
- excessive use of sleeping pills
- nightmares
- sleepwalking
- nighttime chest pains
- morning headaches
- weight gain
- irritability or personality changes
- heavy snoring
- breathing irregularities or sleep apnea
- shortness of breath at night
If you experience these symptoms, and they persist for longer than a week – or are interfering in the quality of your life – talk with your doctor. He or she may recommend a visit to Community Medical Center’s Center for Sleep Disorders for a consult with a sleep specialist and specialized testing.
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 The Center for Sleep Disorders at Community Medical Center has been helping area residents enjoy a more restful night’s sleep by pinpointing a variety of health conditions that can affect sleep patterns and your ability to function during the day.
Our multidisciplinary team of physicians and highly trained sleep technologists utilize today’s most advanced technology to accurately diagnose a wide range of sleeping disorders including:
- sleep apnea
- snoring
- insomnia
- sleepwalking
- narcolepsy
- restless leg syndrome
- nocturnal limb movements
Based on your symptoms, your physician may recommend an allnight sleep study, also known as a polysomnogram. This safe and painless procedure – performed while you sleep – is provided at the Center for Sleep Disorders in our private, comfortable overnight sleep facility. Here, your heart rate, respiratory patterns, body movements, and sleep brain patterns are all recorded throughout the night by registered sleep technologists utilizing the Center’s state-of-the-art equipment.
Physicians specially trained and board certified in sleeping disorders evaluate the test results, determine a diagnosis,and prescribe any number of treatment options. Treatment options for sleeping disorders vary based on the severity of your symptoms and ultimately your diagnosis.
Treatments can include:
- a change in your diet or daily routine
- medication
- continuous positive airway pressure, more commonly known as CPAP
- surgery to eliminate airway obstructions.
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If you or someone you care about is experiencing the symptoms of a sleeping disorder, don’t lose another night’s sleep! Call your doctor, or the Center for Sleep Disorders at Community Medical Center for more information. To schedule an appointment for an initial consultation call 732-557-2798.
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From Southern New Jersey: Take Garden State Parkway North to Exit 82A (Route 37 West). Go to first light and take jughandle to turn around and head East on Route 37. Turn into third driveway on your right. Riverwood I is the first building on your left. Pull around to front of building and park in front. The Center for Sleep Disorders is on the first floor, first door on right.
From Northern New Jersey: Take Garden State Parkway South to Exit 82A (Route 37 West). Go to first light and take jughandle to turn around and head East on Route 37. Turn into third driveway on your right. Riverwood I is the first building on your left. Pull around to front of building and park in front. The Center for Sleep Disorders is on the first floor, first door on right.
From the West: Take Route 70 East. At Route 37 circle, follow Route 37 East for approximately 5 miles. Go through the light at Hospital Drive. Turn into third driveway on your right. Riverwood I is the first building on your left. Pull around to front of building and park in front. The Center for Sleep Disorders is on the first floor, first door on right.
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