Having trouble sleeping? Detect the cause of sleep disorders with Polysomnography examination at RSU Hermina Pandanaran

Anyone can have trouble sleeping. This condition can have a huge impact on the lives of individuals who experience it. Millions of people around the world have trouble sleeping. If you often have trouble sleeping at night, often wake up during sleep, or snore, you need to take further steps to overcome it. Read the full explanation in the following article.

So, what causes someone to experience sleep disorders?

Sleep disorders include various conditions, including:

1. Difficulty starting sleep
2. Short sleep duration because you always wake up early
3. Often wake up
4. Frequent nightmares
5. Snoring
6. Excessive sleepiness during activities

The conditions mentioned above are among the common symptoms of sleep disorders. When we experience these symptoms and want to know the cause of the sleep disorder we are experiencing, we can consult a specialist doctor for polysomnography at RSU Hermina Pandanaran.

Polysomnography, also called PSG or sleep study, is an examination to diagnose sleep disorders. Polysomnography is performed during sleep by undergoing an overnight examination, then the doctor will interpret the sleep pattern data. As part of the PSG, the doctor will check the following things to map the sleep cycle and identify disorders in sleep patterns:

• Heart rate
• Brain waves
• Body position
• Eye movements
• Limb movements
• Breathing patterns
• Blood oxygen levels
• Chest and abdominal movements
• Snoring and other sounds you make while sleeping

Why is polysomnography (PSG) needed?
The doctor may recommend a polysomnography examination if he suspects that Hermina Friends are experiencing the following conditions:
1. Central sleep apnea, which is a disorder that occurs when breathing repeatedly stops temporarily during sleep. This disorder occurs because the brain fails to send the right signals to the muscles that control breathing.
2. Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), which is a disorder that occurs when the throat muscles continuously relax during sleep and involuntarily block the airway.
3. Periodic limb movement disorder, which is involuntarily bending and straightening the legs while sleeping. This condition is usually associated with restless legs syndrome.
4. Narcolepsy, a brain disorder that causes sudden sleep without knowing the time and place.
5. Rapid eye movement (REM) sleep behavior disorder, which causes you to act according to your dreams while sleeping.
6. Chronic insomnia, which means difficulty falling asleep or not being able to sleep well.
7. Unusual behavior while sleeping

If left untreated, sleep disorders can increase the risk of:
- Stroke
- Depression
- Heart disease
- Hypertension (High blood pressure)
- Injuries from falls

Polysomnography Examination at RSU Hermina Pandanaran
If Hermina Friends feel that they are experiencing some of the symptoms or sleep problems above, and may need a polysomnography test. As a solution, Hermina Friends can visit the Snoring and Sleep Disorder Clinic at RSU Hermina Pandanaran.

 

Reference:

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/12115-circadian-rhythm-disorders

https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/polysomnography/about/pac-20394877#:~:text=Polysomnography%2C%20known%20as%20a%20sleep,measures%20eye%20and%20leg%20movements.

 

Written by: dr. Dian Ratnasari
Reviewed by: dr. Farokah, Sp.T.H.T.B.K.L, Subsp. L.F(K), Msi.Med