Polysomnography (PSG)
Polysomnography (PSG)
“It can be normal to have trouble sleeping from time to time, but if you are having trouble sleeping most nights, you may have a sleep problem”, says sleep study doctor, Dr.R.Velraj. Polysomnography problems can affect your quality of life, and some can pose a serious threat to your health if left untreated.If you think you might have a sleep problem, discuss your symptoms with your nearest healthcare provider or get in touch with sleep study doctor Dr.R.Velraj in Salem. After reviewing your sleep history, your healthcare provider may refer you to a specialized sleep center/lab, where trained technicians will perform a sleep study. Sleep studies are tests that monitor your sleep, either overnight or during a series of naps during the day. These tests are painless and used to diagnose sleep problems such as insomnia, sleep apnea, or narcolepsy.
Following data will be recorded while you are under PSG procedure
- Heart Rate
- The level of oxygen in your blood
- Leg Movements
- Eye Movements
- Brain waves
- Activity of muscles
- Body position
- The level of oxygen in your blood
- Air flow in and out of your lungs as you breathe
Need a polysomnography?
A doctor can use polysomnography to diagnose sleep disorders.
It is often evaluated for symptoms of sleep apnea, a disorder in which breathing constantly stops and restarts during sleep. The symptoms of sleep apnea include:
- Loud and ongoing snoring
- Periods of holding your breath during sleep, which are followed by gasps for air
- Restless sleep
- Frequent episodes of waking up during the night
- Sleepiness during the day despite having rested