Sleep Disorders
Sleep studies and treatment for common sleep disorders like insomnia, sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome and more.
July 13, 2023
Finding sound sleep: Sleep medicine MD breaks down services IU Health offers
IU Health Bloomington Hospital
Benjamin Franklin wrote, "Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise" in his Poor Richard's Almanack. But bedtime and the alarm clock aren't the only things affecting your sleep quality.
"Good quality of sleep is important, both for how you feel throughout the day and your long-term health," says Spencer Jasper, MD, IU Health Sleep Medicine. "We're happy to care for all patients and meet your needs."
Snoring, restless leg, narcolepsy, sleep apnea, insomnia, and sleep paralysis are just some of the issues that can disturb your rest. And untreated sleep disorders can affect your health today and years from now.
Dr. Jasper's team is here to help from diagnosis to treatment with home sleep studies, home sleep tests, assistance with CPAPs, BIPAP help, and more.
Watch the video above to learn about this team's dedication to helping patients get the rest they need.
Related Services
CPAP & Breathing Devices
If you suffer from a sleep disorder like sleep apnea, a breathing device can help you return to restful sleep.
Sleep Apnea
This common condition may seriously impact your health by increasing your risk for heart disease, stroke and diabetes, among other conditions.
Hypersomnia
Excessive daytime sleepiness is the overwhelming urge to fall asleep during the day that may be caused by an underlying sleep disorder.
Chronic Sleep Deprivation
Adults need seven to nine hours of sleep each night. Many get fewer than six. Without proper sleep, you can have serious health and lifestyle issues.
Shift Work Sleep Disorder
This disorder occurs when working second or third shift leads to sleep problems such as insomnia.
Parasomnia
Parasomnia refers to abnormal occurrences during sleep such as nightmares, sleep terrors, hallucinations, sleep paralysis and sleepwalking.
Insomnia
You have difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep or getting restful, restorative sleep, making it difficult to perform well, concentrate and stay healthy.
Snoring
Snoring is a condition that happens when the airway is obstructed during sleep.
Narcolepsy
Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder that causes excessive daytime sleepiness and episodes of falling asleep in inappropriate places.
Restless Legs Syndrome
Restless legs syndrome causes discomfort in the legs and an urge to move the legs, which is worse when sitting or lying still.
