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Sleep Studies are offered at WestCare Sleep Disorders Center in Sylva and Franklin. Specially trained sleep technicians evaluate and diagnose patients with a wide variety of sleep abnormalities and related wakeful disorders.

Most sleep disorders can be effectively treated once accurately diagnosed. Some conditions may require medication while others may only require a change in daily habits or work schedule.

If you exhibit any of the following symptoms on a recurring basis, you should seek medical attention:

  • Loud Snoring
  • Awakening yourself with your own snoring
  • Waking up non refreshed and having trouble staying awake during the day
  • Waking up with headaches
  • Waking up during the night with the sensation of choking or gasping for breath
  • Waking up sweating
  • Sleeping at inappropriate times
  • Temporary weakness of body or speech muscles occurring with excitement or strong emotions
  • Sleep walking
  • Talking nightmares
  • Disturbing dreams
  • Sleep related seizures
  • Repeated movement of legs during sleep
  • Impotence
  • Dissatisfaction with the quality or amount of sleep

 

Your personal physician can assess your situation and if necessary refer you to Sleep Services for further evaluation.

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