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Maryview Medical Center
3636 High Street, Portsmouth, VA 23707
757-398-2200
The Sleep Disorders Center
A sleep disorder is a disruption in normal sleep patterns. Research
is finding that physical and psychological problems can be caused
by the lack of sleep and other sleep disorders. Over 80 disorders
of sleeping and waking result in diminished quality of life and
personal health. And, more than one-third of all adults cannot
get a good night's sleep.
Sleep disorders can lead to potentially serious, even life-threatening
medical problems. In fact, billions of dollars and thousands of
lives are lost each year due to accidents related to sleep disorders.
At Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center our Sleep Disorder Center
is a medical facility designed to evaluate people with sleep
disturbances or with sleep-related problems. The Center offers
a variety of diagnostic and treatment services for both acute
and chronic sleep disorders.
Do you have any of these symptoms?
You may have a sleep disorder.
- Loud snoring
- Excessive daytime sleepiness and drowsiness
- Morning headaches, awakening with a fierce headache
- Creepy, crawly sensation of the legs
- Inability to fall asleep and/or remain asleep
- Falling asleep at inappropriate times
- Sleepiness while driving
- Irritability
- Difficulty concentrating
- Forgetfulness
- Tossing, turning, moving at night
How are sleep disorders evaluated and treated?
Sleep disorders are evaluated by Board Certified Sleep Specialists.
The evaluation includes an examination and interview by the Board
Certified Sleep Specialist. Once a sleep disorder has been evaluated,
the patient may be scheduled for an overnight sleep study or a
day sleep study.
This testing is done with state-of-the-art equipment and highly
qualified technologists. There are a wide variety of safe and
effective treatments available.
If you would like more information please contact us at: (757)
398-2664
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