Sleep disorders
Sleep disorders refer to changes in sleep patterns that can affect the amount, timing and quality of sleep you receive. They can also be related to mental health issues. Common sleep disorders include insomnia, sleep apnea and narcolepsy.
Sleep medicine services in North Houston, Texas
We understand how essential a good night's sleep is to overall health.
Sleep disorders can significantly impact your quality of rest and quality of life. We're here to help. At the sleep center at HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball, we perform sleep studies on both adults and children in Tomball and North Houston, beginning at age five.
Types of sleep disorders we treat
There are more than 80 different types of sleep disorders. At HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball, some of the common sleep disorders we diagnose and treat include:
- Circadian rhythm disorders
- Excessive daytime sleepiness
- Insomnia
- Involuntary teeth grinding
- Narcolepsy
- Parasomnia
- Periodic limb movement disorder
- Restless leg syndrome
- Shiftwork sleep disorder
- Sleep apnea
- Sleep paralysis
- Snoring
Tomball sleep disorder services
Our sleep center is led by highly skilled physicians and certified technologists who have completed specialized education in sleep medicine and sleep studies.
Sleep testing we offer
A sleep study is a painless test that helps our sleep specialists diagnose sleep disorders and suggest effective treatments. While in a comfortable, home-like environment, we place monitors on your body to measure brain activity, eye movement, muscle activity, heart rate, blood pressure, air flow and oxygen levels while you sleep. Some of the sleep studies and treatment methods we offer include:
- In-lab sleep study
- Maintenance of wakefulness test (MWT)
- Multiple sleep latency test (MSLT)
- Sleep study with positive airway pressure treatment
We are located on the second floor of HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball. To access our unit, enter through the Heart Center lobby and take the elevators across from the admitting area to the second floor.
If you need help with your sleep concerns, we invite you to learn more about our services by calling (281) 401-7500 or find a sleep medicine physician.