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Sleep disorders
Investigating sleep problems and daytime tiredness together.
Understanding the condition
Sleep disorders can affect falling asleep, staying asleep or feeling refreshed. They may occur briefly during stress or persist longer. Pain, mental health conditions, medicines or sleep-related breathing disorders may contribute.
Common symptoms
Early waking, worrying, daytime tiredness and concentration difficulties can occur. Loud snoring with breathing pauses or dangerous sleepiness while driving should be specifically mentioned. Sleep duration alone does not adequately indicate sleep quality.
Diagnosis and assessment
We discuss sleeping times, daily life, stimulants and medication. A sleep diary can help. Suspected breathing disorders may require appropriate tests such as home sleep apnoea testing or specialist assessment. Not every sleep problem needs a sleep laboratory.
Treatment and ongoing care
Behavioural therapy approaches are important for chronic insomnia, potentially through a suitable digital application such as somnio. Sleep routines complement treatment. Sleeping medication is considered carefully because of potential risks. Treatment follows the actual cause.
Monitoring your progress together
We discuss which changes to watch for in everyday life and when another check-up would be useful. Your questions, personal goals and how well you tolerate treatment inform further decisions. Where needed, we coordinate with your treating specialists.
Your appointment at the practice
Bring your health insurance card, recent medical letters, existing test results and a medication list. Note any changes in your symptoms and your main questions. Do not change existing treatment yourself; we will discuss together whether adjustments are needed.