Sleep Center

WHAT IS A SLEEP STUDY

Quite simply, a good night’s sleep is essential to your good health. It strengthens your immune system, heals and rejuvenates your body, and recharges your mind. If you show symptoms of a sleep disorder, report them to your physician. Your physician can refer you to the Nix Sleep Center. Testing for a sleep disorder is completely safe and totally non-invasive. The Nix Sleep Center provides a soothing homelike setting, and the friendly helpful staff will listen to your concerns and ease you through the process. While you sleep, our specialists will use the latest technology to monitor your heart rate, breathing patterns, brainwave activity and other indicators important to an accurate diagnosis. This information is reported timely to your physician, and we will work together to diagnose and treat your disorder quickly.

The US Food and Drug Administration estimates that over 40 million people in the US, from children to seniors, suffer from sleep problems every year.
 

DANGERS OF POOR SLEEP

Not getting enough sleep over a long period of time can cause health problems, as well as complicating existing conditions like diabetes. Other dangers associated with sleep deprivation include:

• Heightened risk of stroke
• Heightened risk of obesity and diabetes
• Heightened risk of cardiovascular problems
• Neurological complications
• Hallucinations
• Teeth grinding
• Eating disorders
• Reduced concentration and attention
• Lost productivity
• Accidents in the workplace
• Motor vehicle accidents
• Strained relationships with friends and family
• Anxiety and depression
• Attention Deficit Disorder(ADD)/Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)/School Problems
   

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• Persistent loud snoring
• Gasping for breath during sleep
• Daytime drowsiness
• Kicking during sleep
• Morning headaches
• Hypertension
• Depression
• Memory difficulties
• Decreased interest in sex
• Trouble falling asleep
• Restless sleep
• Weight gain
• Muscle soreness or weakness
   

Nix Sleep Centers are conveniently located throughout San Antonio

From time to time, most of us will experience trouble falling asleep, and usually there’s no cause for concern. However if you wake up tired every morning, or have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, you may have a sleep disorder. Sleep disorders can be diagnosed and treated. And you can trust Nix Sleep Center for help. Our experts will work with you to discover why you are losing sleep and help determine a treatment to restore you to a good night’s sleep.