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Do you have excessive daytime sleepiness?
For an accurate diagnosis, look to The Sleep
Institute.
Of all sleep problem complaints made by patients to
doctors, excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) is the most
common. While it is a telltale sign that a person may not be
getting adequate restorative sleep, it is very often
overlooked as being a symptom of a sleep disorder. However, if
you have EDS, it may be a warning sign that you are at risk
for potentially serious health problems like hypertension,
coronary artery disease, and even heart attack.
The other dangers of excessive daytime sleepiness
(EDS).
Besides the serious health implications associated with
EDS, being excessively sleepy during the day can put you at
significant risk. Daytime sleepiness interferes with the daily
activities of 43% of adults a few days out of every month,
including activities that are inherently dangerous, such as
driving an automobile and performing certain types of work.
The risk, however, is not limited to the person
experiencing EDS. Driving, work or other types of accidents
caused by a person with EDS put the health and lives of others
at risk. Less serious, but also a very real concern, is that
EDS can cause poor performance on the job or at school. It can
have a negative impact on personal relationships, like
marriage and dating, too.
Unfortunately, it is still very common for people to
think that being tired, fatigued or excessively sleepy is
normal. In truth, EDS is a symptom of many clinical sleep
disorders. Diagnosing the exact cause and disorder is a
science. The dangers that EDS poses make that diagnosis
critical.
Trust Idaho’s home for leading-edge sleep
care.
Our leading-edge sleep studies help us determine the
precise nature of your sleep problem. These sleep studies
utilize advanced testing technologies to give us a complete
and precise profile of how you sleep and how you don’t.
At The Sleep Institute, we conduct our comprehensive
sleep studies in quiet, private hotel-like sleep study rooms
within the area’s only accredited full-service sleep disorders
centers. Afterward, Dr. Scherr can tell you with certainty
whether or not you have EDS.
Here at The Sleep Institute, Dr. Scherr leads an
experienced team of credentialed sleep technologists and nurse
practitioners. They are eminently qualified to both diagnose
and treat your EDS problem so you can get a restful night’s
sleep and be productive, alert and safe during the day.
Resolve to discover why you or a loved one has excessive
daytime sleepiness. Get started today by calling 208-523-7667
and making an appointment for a Free EDS
Screening.
