Sleep Medicine Clinic

At a Sleep medicine Clinic, patients typically undergo a comprehensive evaluation to determine the cause of their sleep disorder. This evaluation may involve a physical examination, a review of medical history and sleep habits, and diagnostic tests such as a polysomnography or a multiple sleep latency test.

Based on the results of this evaluation, the healthcare providers at the sleep medicine clinic will develop a personalized treatment plan for the patient. This plan may include lifestyle modifications such as improving sleep hygiene, weight loss, or avoiding certain medications that can disrupt sleep.

Other treatment options may include medications, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines, or other devices that help regulate breathing during sleep.

In addition to providing diagnosis and treatment, sleep medicine clinics often offer educational resources to help patients better understand their sleep disorder and how to manage it. They may also offer ongoing support and monitoring to ensure that patients are receiving effective treatment and achieving better quality sleep.

At CMC Dubai our Healthcare team has extensive experience diagnosing and treating the complete range of sleep disorders, including:

1. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) – A sleep disorder where the airway becomes partially or completely blocked, causing pauses in breathing and resulting in poor quality sleep.
2. Insomnia – Difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up too early and not being able to fall back asleep.
3. Narcolepsy – A chronic neurological disorder that affects the brain’s ability to regulate sleep-wake cycles, causing excessive daytime sleepiness and sudden bouts of sleep.
4. Restless leg syndrome (RLS) – A disorder characterized by an uncontrollable urge to move the legs, often accompanied by unpleasant sensations in the legs.
5. Periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD) – A condition where the legs or arms involuntarily twitch or jerk during sleep, disrupting sleep quality.
6. Circadian rhythm disorders – A group of disorders characterized by a mismatch between the natural sleep-wake cycle and the external environment, such as jet lag, shift work sleep disorder, and delayed sleep phase disorder.
7. REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD) – A disorder where a person physically acts out their dreams during REM sleep, which can lead to injuries or sleep disruption.

If you are experiencing symptoms of a Sleep Disorder, our Sleep Medicine Specialist can Help to determine the underlying cause and receive appropriate treatment.