Baptist Sleep Lab

How Did You Sleep Last Night?

Some people simply find it difficult to relax after a hard day at work or at home, while others struggle to understand just why they can't fall asleep. Many of those same people suffer from common problems known as sleep disorders.

What Are Sleep Disorders?

Sleep disorders can disrupt the amount and quality of sleep a person receives. They can be caused by any number of things, including stress at home or work, a sudden change in the amount of sleep a person gets, a change in daily schedule or other physical factors.

Sleep disorders can affect how a person thinks, works, drives a car or any other daily activity, decreasing the quality of life. In fact, sleep disorders can be fatal if left untreated.

There are nearly 100 different known sleep disorders, each with different symptoms. Many can be treated with the help of highly trained healthcare professionals. The most common of these include:

Getting Help

• What Happens On My First Visit?
• What If I Need Sleep Testing?
• Before The Tests:
• What If I Have a Sleep Disorder?

For more information or to schedule an appointment, phone (270) 575-2662. The Baptist Sleep Lab, located on the first floor of Baptist Health Paducah, is open Sunday through Friday nights for appointments.