Sleep: Tests & Diagnosis
Sleep Studies
07/13/07, HealthwiseSleep studies are tests that watch what happens to your body during sleep. The studies are done to find out what is causing your sleep problems. Sleep problems include:
Sleep Apnea - Exams and Tests
07/13/07, HealthwiseYour doctor will examine you and ask you and possibly your sleeping partner questions about your lifestyle, snoring, sleep behavior, and how tired you feel during the day (this is called a medical history). Your doctor may ask you
Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) - Exams and Tests
04/04/07, HealthwiseA doctor diagnoses restless legs syndrome by asking questions about your symptoms. A physical exam may be done to look for other possible problems that could be causing your symptoms.
Snoring - Exams and Tests
02/21/06, HealthwiseDiagnosis of snoring focuses on eliminating the possibility of sleep apnea. Your health professional will do a physical exam and ask questions about your medical history. Because a physical exam and medical history cannot det
Insomnia - Exams and Tests
02/02/06, HealthwiseInsomnia is not a disease, and no specific test can diagnose it. Your health professional may want to do blood tests to rule out certain medical conditions such as thyroid problems. "Normal sleep" differs for each individual. Since poo
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