An Overview About : Sleep Apnea Test

Sleep Apnea test is the test for analyzing the sleeping problem like Sleep Apnea. Sleep apnea is a condition where the upper airways are obstructed during sleep, causing a lowering of blood oxygen saturation. The causes for obstruction are:

•     Excess tissue in the airway
•     Enlarged tonsils or tongue
•     Relaxed or collapsing airway muscles during sleep
•     Structure of the jaw

The symptoms of this condition are unusual sleepiness during the daytime, obstructed breathing during sleep. It can develop into a serious condition and can be fatal if not treated in time. In Sleep Apnea test the patients sleep patterns are studied & based on that patterns further investigations are done.

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All About Ambulatory Surgery

Ambulatory Surgery is also known as outpatient care surgery or same day surgery. As the name suggest in Ambulatory Surgery the patient can get to their home the same day after the surgery. Such surgeries save cost to a great extent.

Ambulatory Surgery offers the following services:
•    Surgical procedures
•    Pain management
•    Diagnostic services

Some of the benefits of same-day surgery are:

•    Inpatient hospital admission can be avoided resulting in cost savings
•    Minimizes prescription medication and therefore, harmful side effects
•    Makes better use of the doctor’s valuable time
•    State-of-the-art surgical instruments and supplies
•    Surgical techniques are less invasive
•    There is a team caring for the patient undergoing surgery with a surgeon and anesthesiologist being present on hand
•    Reduced health care costs

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Sleep Disorders Can Lead to Long-Term Health Troubles

You know that you feel better when you awake from a full, restful night's sleep. But do you realize that sleep problems, in addition to being a drain on your quality of life, can pose serious health threats?

“Blood pressure usually falls during sleep, but interrupted sleep can adversely affect this normal decline, leading to high blood pressure,” states Dr. Sushrut Patel, Pulmonologist and Sleep Specialist with Beloit Health System. “Sleep disorders are linked to a greater risk of heart attack, stroke, irregular heartbeat and heart failure.”

Insufficient sleep also impairs the body's ability to use insulin, which can lead to diabetes. In addition, it can affect the amount of a hormone linked to obesity that's secreted, increasing the chance for weight gain.

Finally, daytime drowsiness increases the risk for accidents at work and on the road.

If you're not getting adequate sleep, you're not alone. About 70 million – or more than one in five – Americans suffer from sleep disorders. If you or your loved ones suspect you may have a sleep disorder, talk with your health care professional. (A bed partner may be more aware of a problem than you are!) Most sleep disorders can be managed effectively once they are diagnosed.

A sleep apnea test at our Sleep Disorders Center like Beloit Hospital or NorthPointe’s Sleep Solutions in Roscoe can help uncover a sleep disorder. If a sleep disorder is diagnosed, a sleep specialist will work with you to design a treatment plan that works for you. 

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Sports Medicine Center at Beloit

At our Beloit Hospital we have one Sports Medicine Center where our Sports Medicine Specialist offers complete Sports injury treatment including Sports Medicine, physical exams, minor injury treatment, drug screenings, complete diagnostic testing, comprehensive warm-up program & more..

Our two specialties i.e. Dr. Stephen Rudisill & Dr. Kenneth Klein also see patients at this location for your convenience. In addition to this, we also provide a complete Travel Immunization and Information Service for those traveling overseas. These services are offered in Beloit, and from three outreach locations in Darien, Janesville and Roscoe, IL.

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Child Birth Classes At Beloit Hospital

In our Birthing Hospital at Beloit we provide Child Birth Preparation Classes for parents. We welcome the whole family to prepare for the newborn by attending this class during the last couple months of pregnancy. In this class we provide all the information related to labor process, hospital procedures, postpartum etc. For this we provide few instructional videos, student manual, handouts to enhance your learning experience.

We also provide Gift bags and refreshments. This class Cost $25 for those delivering at Beloit Hospital and $50 for those delivering elsewhere. You and your partner will feel more prepared for the birth of your baby by taking this informative class. For registrations visit us.