Sleep Movement Disorder

Sleep Movement Disorder

The Importance Of Sleep

With the busy schedule we face daily, many adults get less than the recommended 7-9 hours of sleep every day. Coupled with that, sleep movement disorders are causing many people to lose additional sleep. Lack of sleep causes physical, emotional, and mental fatigue. The importance of sleep cannot be emphasized enough because lack of sleep can cause many bodily ramifications as well as impairments to everyday activities. It is important that you seek a diagnosis if you are having unrestful sleep. A neurologist near Stony Brook can evaluate any potential disorders you may be suffering through a variety of tests and screenings including the use of polysomnography, colloquially referred to as a sleep study.

Issues with your sleep cycle may be caused by a sleep movement disorder such as PLMD. Periodic Limb Movement Disorder is one of the few movement disorders that occur during sleep and it results in cramping or spasms of the legs. Other sleep movement disorders include restless legs syndrome, sleep leg cramps, sleep rhythmic movement, and bruxism. Three Village Neurology offers extensive care that will help diagnose your sleep disorder as well as an individualized treatment plan. If you are seeking a neurologist near Stony Brook, Dr. James Bruno can assist you.

Movement disorders like the ones listed above can be detrimental to your body’s sleep cycle. Sleep cycles are important because the body needs sleep to aid in its healing and growth. During sleep, growth hormones are released throughout the body. The production of new cells also increases during this time. Lack of sleep can cause the release of stress hormones in the body which increases fat storage in addition to increasing appetite. Therefore, a person who lacks sleep has a tendency to gain weight. Loss of sleep can also affect learning and memory. Memory is impaired because a drowsy person can’t concentrate very well.  A person with a serious sleep disorder also has a tendency to have an increased irregular heartbeat, hypertension, and increased stress hormone levels. In addition, the metabolic activity of the brain is decreased during long hours of wakefulness. Because of this, visiting with a neurologist near Stony Brook is vital towards your long-term health.

A neurologist may be able to diagnose disorders like:

  • Insomnia
  • Sleep Apnea
  • Snoring
  • Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) and Periodic Limb Movements in Sleep (PLMS).
  • Narcolepsy
  • REM sleep behavior disorder
  • Sleep paralysis
  • Circadian rhythm sleep disorder

If you think you may be suffering from any type of sleep disorder, a neurological examination may be necessary. A neurologist near Stony Brook at Three Village Neurology can help. Contact us today!

 

Neurologist near Stony Brook

Summary
Neurology
Service Type
Neurology
Provider Name
Three Village Neurology, Telephone No.1-631-751-0790
Area
Stony Brook
Description
A neurologist near Stony Brook can evaluate any potential disorders you may be suffering through a variety of tests and screenings.