Sleep medicine
Quality sleep for a quality life
Sleep and its importance in our daily functioning is sometimes underestimated. Often our busy schedules lead to less sleep but it should not be the case. Sleep is essential for productivity, and overall health. If you are facing trouble falling or staying asleep or have any other sleep disorder, come and meet our sleep specialists for a comprehensive evaluation and treatment.
Areas of intervention
- Insomnia
- Sleep apnea
- Narcolepsy
- Restless legs syndrome
- Circadian rhythm disorders
- Parasomnias (sleepwalking, night terrors)
- REM sleep behaviour disorder
- Shift work sleep disorder
Services offered
- Sleep history and evaluation
- Polysomnography
- Home sleep testing
- Snore microphone
- Overnight oximetry
- Sleep questionnaires and interviews
- Multiple sleep latency test
Our Doctors
Medical Facts
FAQ
- When someone has difficulty breathing,
- Someone has chest pain that can feel like a 'heaviness' or a 'tightness' in the chest
- Someone faints or is unconscious
- Someone may be having a stroke (they may suddenly become weak, their vision changes, they are dizzy or have difficulty speaking)
- Someone has severe pain everywhere
- Someone has bleeding that does not stop
- There was a car accident and people were injured.
- In general, you do not feel well, but you do not have any of the reasons mentioned above.
- Minor injuries such as sprains or small cuts – provided they are not bleeding uncontrollably.
- Small burns – burns that are smaller than twice the size of your hand.
- Cough or cold, but you are active if you eat well
- Dress your child in light clothing,
- Cover them with a light sheet or blanket while they sleep.
- Give extra fluids.
- If the temperature is >38 degrees Celsius, you can give medicines that lower the temperature. For their correct selection and use, you should consult the nurse or the family doctor.