Sleep: Tests & Diagnosis

  • Sleep Studies

    07/13/07, Healthwise

    Sleep 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:

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  • Sleep Apnea - Exams and Tests

    07/13/07, Healthwise

    Your 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 to

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  • Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) - Exams and Tests

    04/04/07, Healthwise

    A 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.

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  • Snoring - Exams and Tests

    01/30/08, Healthwise

    Diagnosis of snoring focuses on eliminating the possibility of sleep apnea. Your doctor will do a physical exam and ask questions about your medical history. Because a physical exam and medical history cannot determine if you have

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  • Insomnia - Exams and Tests

    01/22/08, Healthwise

    Insomnia is not a disease, and no specific test can diagnose it. But it can make you feel bad, and it can affect your health. It can also be a sign of other problems. Your doctor may want to do blood tests to rule out certain medical cond

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