Women’s & Children’s Hospital Sleep Center
The Women’s & Children’s Hospital Sleep Center is a state-of-the-art facility and is focused on the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders in adults and children. The Sleep Center was formed through a partnership between Women’s & Children’s Hospital and Total Sleep Diagnostics – which is one of the nation’s leading sleep diagnostic centers with location across the country. Sleep disorders can cause potentially serious health problems in people of all ages. However, Women’s & Children’s Hospital also stresses the importance of diagnosing and treating sleep problems in children, as lack of sleep can cause children to suffer a loss of alertness, memory problems, behavioral problems and moodiness. Common symptoms of sleep disorders which parents should watch for in children include:
- Snoring
- Witnessed apnea, gasping for air
- Heavy, difficult breathing
- Bedwetting
- Excessive sweating
- Frequent awakenings
Parents are urged to not only monitor children fro sleep disorder symptoms, but to also help their children develop good sleep habits. Tips for good sleeping habits include making bedtime the same time every night; following a bedtime routine every night (such as reading just before bed); having a light snack before bed; and keeping the bedroom cool, dark and quiet. When it comes to sleep disorders in adults, the symptoms to watch for are the same as those in children, in addition to the following:
- Daytime drowsiness
- Trouble falling asleep
- Morning headaches
- Weight gain
- Memory difficulties
- Depression
- High blood pressure
Good sleep patterns are as essential to good health as exercise and proper nutrition. For more information about the Women’s & Children’s Hospital Sleep Center or sleep disorders in general contact your healthcare provider or call 1-800-869-7533.
