patients.keep a sleep diary or sleep log for a minimum of one to two weeks in order to evaluate the severity and characteristics of the sleep disturbance. The patient records medications taken.the length of time spent in bed.quality of the sleep.
polysomnography.
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
The catalog of disorders used to diagnose individuals is called the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), published by the American Psychiatric Association.
Flurazepam,benzodiazepine used to treat sleep disorders and/or anxiety disorders.
Polysomnography and Somnology are both used to describe the study of sleep and sleep disorders. A somnologist would be the best term for a scientist who studied sleep disorder, but he might not be a licensed doctor.
amniocentesis
Epilepsy, sleep disorders
Psychotherapy is recommended for patients with sleep disorders associated with other mental disorders. In many cases the patient's scores on the Beck or Zung inventories will suggest the appropriate direction of treatment.
Electroencephalography (EEG) is used to record brain activity by measuring electrical signals. It is commonly used to diagnose conditions such as epilepsy, sleep disorders, and brain injuries. EEG can also help in monitoring brain activity during anesthesia or to study brain function in research.
The purpose of a CSF analysis is to diagnose medical disorders that affect the central nervous system.
The doctor may use psychological tests or inventories.The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory(MMPI), the Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory(MCMI), the Beck Depression Inventory, and the Zung Depression Scale are the tests most commonly used.
The machine used to check electrical brain waves is called an electroencephalogram (EEG). It records the brain's electrical activity through electrodes placed on the scalp, helping to diagnose conditions such as epilepsy, sleep disorders, and brain injuries.