MedZon G.S.Hospital >> Obesity and Sleep lab

Obesity and Sleeplesness are the two main problem the younger generation faces due to work load, stress and sedentary life style. Our staff is trained to detect, analyze and recommend treatment for such sleep disorders as:

• Snoring
• Sleep Apnea
• Insomnia
• Narcolepsy
• Restless Legs Syndrome
• Periodic limb Movement Disorder
• Sleep Behaviour changes

Consultation

Our Sleep Specialists will exam, educate and offer treatment for all patients as needed. We will work closely with your referring doctor to ensure that your every need has been met.

Sleep Studies

Our infrastructure are equipped to provide a full spectrum of diagnostic studies to evaluate snoring and sleep apnea, narcolepsy, restless legs, and other sleep disorders. Such studies include:

•  Polysomnography (PSG) – An overnight sleep study in which sleep stages and breathing are monitored.
• CPAP/Bi-level Titration – A flow of positive-pressure air through a mask to splint the airway open for sleep apnea treatment
• Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT) – An objective test to evaluate sleepiness and will also be used to measure the results of your treatment.
• Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT) – An objective test used to document that a sleep/breathing treatment is effective. This test is required by transportation authorities to give employees the approval they need to return to their jobs after treatment for a sleeping disorder has been under way.
• Overnight Pulse Oximetry Study – Home overnight study that monitors oxygen levels (SaO2) and pulse. This is often used as a screening tool for possible sleep related breathing disorders. This test is done by one of our many Medical Equipment companies that we work with.

Sleep Treatments

We will facilitate patient follow-up by educating patients with the latest comprehensive treatment options for sleep apnea including::

• CPAP Therapy
• Surgical Options
• Oral Devices

Obesity

Obesity means having too much body fat. It is not the same as being overweight, which means weighing too much. A person may be overweight from extra muscle, bone, or water, as well as from having too much fat. Both terms mean that a person's weight is higher than what is thought to be healthy for his or her height.

Obesity Causes, incidence, and risk factors

Taking in more calories than you burn can lead to obesity because the body stores unused calories as fat. Obesity can be caused by:

• Eating more food than your body can use
• Drinking too much alcohol
• Not getting enough exercise

Sometimes, medical problems or treatments cause weight gain, including:

• Underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism)
• Medicines such as birth control pills, antidepressants, and antipsychotics

Other things that can cause weight gain are:

• Quitting smoking, Stress, anxiety, feeling sad, or not sleeping well
• For women:
• Menopause -- women may gain 12-15 pounds during menopause
• Not losing the weight they gained during pregnancy

Signs and tests

We will perform a physical exam and ask questions about your medical history, eating habits, and exercise routine.
The two most common ways to measure health risks from your weight are:

• Body mass index (BMI)
• Waist circumference (your waist measurement in inches)

BMI is measured using height and weight. You and your health care provider can use your BMI to estimate how much body fat you have.

Treatment

CHANGING YOUR LIFESTYLE

An active lifestyle and regular exercise, along with healthy eating, is the best way to lose weight. The Doctor along with the dietician will provide you the diet chart along with/without medicines based on your BM and cause for obesity.