The Brain and Spine Institute is made up of experts in the field of neuroscience in order to bring patients the best healthcare in East Tennessee for a full range of neurological diseases and disorders.
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Centers of Excellence
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We provide a comprehensive continuum of cancer services, including prevention, outreach, diagnostic, treatment and support services delivered by our highly skilled staff with compassion and care.
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The Center for Women & Children's Health is a hub for supporting women's and children's individual healthcare needs. The center provides support, research and unmatched patient-centered care.
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Emergency and Trauma Services is the only Level I Trauma Center in the area and serves as the tertiary referral center for medical care in East Tennessee, serving Knox County and 21 surrounding counties.
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The Heart Lung Vascular Institute brings together expertise in clinical care, teaching and research. Patients receive exceptional healthcare combined with patient-centered care.
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Sleep Conditions
Most people spend about one-third of their lives asleep. That is about 7 or 8 hours per night. Almost everyone has experienced temporary sleep problems caused by stress, physical conditions or other factors. Without adequate sleep, people feel less alert and energetic. Lack of sleep can even affect mental and social functioning.
People sometimes develop sleep disorders—unexplained problems with sleep that last over a significant period of time. Such sleep disorders can have a significant impact on quality of life or a person’s health. Some of the most common sleep disorders include the following.
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Insomnia is when someone has difficulty initiating sleep.
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Narcolepsy—This specific diagnosis may be made when Excessive Daytime Sleepiness symptoms also include cataplexy, hallucinations and premature REM states.
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Restless Legs Syndrome—This diagnosis can include discomfort of the legs and leg movements during the sleep period, documented by the PSG.
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Periodic Limb Movement Disorder—This diagnosis may be made when a PSG records very similar leg movements that repeat with a periodic interval.
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Sleep apnea is when airflow to and from the lungs decreases or stops.
The UT Sleep Disorders Center in Knoxville, Tennessee, offers medical evaluation to patients who are concerned about their sleep. Some sleep disorders are hard to diagnose, having multiple causes. Doctors at the UT Sleep Disorders Center in Knoxville, TN, evaluate and order specific tests for individual circumstances, avoiding unnecessary delays and costs. Evaluation and treatment are available for sleep-related disorders such as obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia, narcolepsy and restless leg syndrome.
For more information, call the Knoxville UT Sleep Disorders Center at 865.305.8761.