Are Sleep Studies A Painful Procedure?

What Are Sleep Studies?

Sleep studies are performed to diagnose persistent sleep disturbances. When issues like insomnia last for a long time, it may indicate a serious, underlying problem. A sleep study gathers the data needed for sleep specialists to determine the root cause.

Who’s A Good Candidate?

Anyone suffering persistent sleep difficulties can benefit from a sleep study. In general, occasional episodes of insomnia lasting no longer than two weeks are considered to be common enough that no sleep study is necessary.

That’s also true of sleep disturbances that arise based on an obvious emotional cause, such as workplace stress or grief. Inability to fall asleep or stay asleep caused by these issues usually goes away once the situation passes or the emotion becomes more manageable.

On the other hand, people who have suffered persistent symptoms that seem to be consistent with a sleep disorder like insomnia or narcolepsy may benefit from a sleep study. Those who might have conditions like sleep apnea are also sometimes encouraged to do a study.

What Is The Process Of An At-Home Sleep Study?

The sleep study works by recording information about your body and its functions while you are trying to fall asleep, sleeping, and waking up. Specialized equipment is used to gather data from all throughout the body, including readings on brain activity, blood pressure, and heart rate.

Advanced equipment gathers this information. It must be precisely calibrated.

Your doctor will provide you with a wearable device that will gather the needed data while you sleep normally at home.

What To Know Before A Sleep Study

Study participants should disclose any known health conditions and any medications prior to the study. In rare cases, it may be necessary to make adjustments to medications in advance of a study.

Benefits from a Sleep Study

The principal benefit of a sleep study is to gain insight into the real cause of a long-term sleep issue. Many sleep problems are easy to misdiagnose and do not respond well to lifestyle changes. An accurate diagnosis is an important step in customized, effective treatment.

To find out more, contact Eos Sleep Diagnostics today.