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Diagnostic testing. Sleep disorders

M W Mahowald1

  • 1Minnesota Regional Sleep Disorders Center, Minneapolis, USA.

Neurologic Clinics
|February 1, 1996
PubMed
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Sleep/wake complaints are common and cause significant distress and socioeconomic issues. However, a thorough clinical evaluation and lab tests can identify specific, treatable causes.

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Area of Science:

  • Medicine
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Psychiatry

Background:

  • Sleep/wake complaints are highly prevalent.
  • These complaints are linked to severe personal distress.
  • Significant socioeconomic consequences affect individuals and society.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the prevalence and impact of sleep/wake complaints.
  • To emphasize the importance of clinical evaluation for diagnosis.
  • To underscore the treatable nature of underlying conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Clinical evaluation of patients with sleep/wake complaints.
  • Judicious use of laboratory studies for diagnosis.
  • Identification of specific underlying conditions.

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Main Results:

  • Sleep/wake complaints are widespread.
  • These issues lead to considerable personal and societal burdens.
  • Diagnostic processes typically identify specific, treatable causes.

Conclusions:

  • Effective diagnosis and treatment are crucial for managing sleep/wake complaints.
  • Early clinical assessment can mitigate distress and socioeconomic impact.
  • Underlying conditions causing sleep disturbances are often treatable.