NOTE: As of May 23, 2023, Dr. Baker's clinic is no longer working from our old offices at 501 E. King Street in Orlando. We are now at 557 North Wymore Road, Suite 202, Maitland FL 32751. Click here for a map.
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Appointments: Call 407-794-8000, fax 877-409-1295 or use our Appointment Form
Appointments:
Call 407-794-8000,
fax 877-409-1295, or
use our Appointment Form
Do you have a sleep problem?
Mild sleep problems
About 35 million Americans (12%) have intermittent sleep problems, such as mild or occasional insomnia. Here in Orlando and Central Florida, there are about 225,000 people with these problems.
Occasional sleeplessness can be reduced by changing your sleep habits. We've put together some tips on how to help you with mild sleep problems.
Occasional sleeplessness can be reduced by changing your sleep habits. We've put together some tips on how to help you with mild sleep problems.
Symptoms of insomnia
Insomnia is a common sleep problem often alleviated by lifestyle change, and change in sleep habits. The main symptoms of insomnia are:
- Difficulty in falling asleep
- Difficulty in staying asleep
- Daytime sleepiness
Serious sleep disorders
Another 44 million Americans (15%) have more serious chronic sleep disorders. There are about 280,000 people in the Orlando and Central Florida area who are affected.
These disorders affect quality of life and can have even more serious consequences. Such disorders may require evaluation and possible medical treatment from qualified sleep specialists.
These disorders affect quality of life and can have even more serious consequences. Such disorders may require evaluation and possible medical treatment from qualified sleep specialists.
Symptoms of chronic sleep disorders
Sleep apnea occurs when a person repeatedly stops breathing during sleep. This is by far the most common type of sleep disorder. Major symptoms include:
Narcolepsy “sleep attacks" may occur during work, while driving and even during sex. The main symptom of narcolepsy is:
Restless Legs Syndrome is characterized by:
Parasomnia includes:
- Heavy or loud snoring
- Interrupted breathing during sleep
- Restless sleep
- Excessive daytime sleepiness
Narcolepsy “sleep attacks" may occur during work, while driving and even during sex. The main symptom of narcolepsy is:
- Sudden, unexpected daytime sleep
Restless Legs Syndrome is characterized by:
- A strong, constant urge to move the legs (or other body parts) during rest or sleep
Parasomnia includes:
- Sleepwalking
- Night terrors
