The Sleep Disorder Center in Idaho
The Southeast Idaho Sleep Disorder Center is a full-service facility and one of the few nationally accredited sleep labs in Southeastern Idaho. Our lab specializes in diagnosing and treating patients with various sleep-related disorders, including insomnia, sleep apnea, narcolepsy, and restless leg syndrome. No matter your condition, our sleep doctors are committed to providing comprehensive care to improve your health and help you get a better night’s rest.
About sleep disorders
Sleep is not just resting or taking a break from busy routines – it is essential to your physical and emotional health. Adequate sleep may also play a role in helping the body recover from illness and injury. Inadequate sleep over a period of time is associated with obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and depression.
But, the emotional and mental benefits of sleep are also significant. Even occasional sleeping problems can make daily life feel more stressful and less productive. And, some people with chronic insomnia are more likely to develop psychiatric problems. Studies indicate that those who said they had trouble getting enough sleep reported impaired ability to perform tasks involving memory and learning, logical reasoning, and mathematical calculation.
Although sleep needs vary from person to person, generally, most healthy adults need between 7 to 9 hours of sleep per night. You may need more sleep, or a better quality of sleep, if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms:
- Daytime fatigue: Feeling excessively sleepy during the day, even after a full night’s sleep.
- Difficulty concentrating or remembering: Struggling with focus and memory during the day due to poor sleep quality.
- Difficulty falling or staying asleep: Trouble falling asleep, waking up frequently during the night, or waking up too early and not being able to go back to sleep.
- Restlessness: Experiencing an uncomfortable urge to move, often in the legs, which can make it difficult to fall asleep.
- Unusual breathing patterns: Snoring, gasping, choking, or pauses in breathing during sleep.
- Unusual movements or behaviors during sleep: Sleepwalking, sleep talking, or other activities that disrupt sleep.
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, it may be time to visit one of our sleep specialists.
Sleep disorders we treat
There are many types of sleep problems. Disorders of sleeping and waking interfere with quality of life and personal health, and endanger public health. These problems range from staying awake or staying with a regular sleep/wake cycle to sleepwalking, bed-wetting, nightmares, and insomnia.
At Portneuf Medical Center, we provide care for the following sleep disorders:
- Chronic insomnia
- Complex sleep apnea
- Narcolepsy
- Parasomnias
- Restless leg syndrome
Should you require care for another sleep disorder not listed above, our sleep specialists will work diligently to ensure you receive the exceptional care you deserve.