Restless Leg Syndrome(RLS) is a neurological, sleep, and motor disorder. It is also called Willis Ekbom disease. Individuals suffering from this experience an uneasy sensation in the calf area of the legs and feel an irresistible urge to move them. This condition has the ability to disrupt sleep and an individual’s overall well-being. Symptoms of…
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) is typically characterized by shortness of breath while sleeping. This is due to the narrowed or closed airway so much so that an individual wakes up due to breathlessness. This is the main symptom of OSA along with others like loud snoring, excessive daytime sleepiness, frequent awakenings during the night, etc….
By Dr.Manvir Bhatia, Ananya, March 14th 2023 Sleep is a restorative process for the body. It is a simple phenomenon with numerous processes taking place which include restoration of the nervous, muscular, skeletal, and immune systems, memory consolidation, and clearance of brain metabolites. Despite its importance, sleep deprivation is very common, especially among employed individuals….
Nocturia is a condition characterized by waking up from sleep more than twice or more to empty the urinary bladder. It is a key feature of lower urinary tract symptoms(LUTS). Although it has very little effect on the general health conditions of some people, it has serious negative impacts on sleep quality and Health-related quality…
BY DR.MANVIR BHATIA AND GARIMA SHARMA 28 May 2022, 4 Min 36 Sec read. Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is the major sleep disorder prevalent in 3 to 7% of adult men and 2 to 5% of adult women in the general population. Given all the risk factors like obesity and high neck circumference, male gender,…
December 22nd, 2021|| Hypersomnia Hypersomnia is a condition wherein the person either suffers from excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) or spends excessive time sleeping. It is characterized by prolonged nighttime sleep and recurrent episodes of sleepiness during the daytime. The individual suffers from an uncontrolled need to take a nap at inappropriate times such as during…
By Dr.Manvir Bhatia & Saunri December 4th 2021|| Sleep, Beauty Introduction A good night’s sleep is vital when it comes to our skin and beauty. Our skin regenerates at night while sleeping. People who get good quality and quantity of sleep have healthier skin as it can retain moisture well and produce enough collagen. It heals…
Aug 24th, 2021|| Sleep, Anxiety by Dr.Manvir Bhatia & Saunri Introduction There is a bidirectional relationship between sleep and anxiety. On one hand, sleep deprivation has been found to cause anxiety disorders, while on the other hand, symptoms of anxiety-related disorders like Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), Panic disorder, and Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) commonly cause…
Regular Daily Exercise Benefits The Brain And Makes Your Brain Better! 1st August 2020|| Exercise, Brain by Dr.Manvir Bhatia & Saunri We all know that there are numerous benefits of exercise. A regular amount of exercise daily not only helps you lose weight, tones your body, and keeps you fit, but it also helps you…
On 22nd October 2018, We celebrated #NationalObesityCareWeek at Neurology & Sleep Centre. The Speakers were Dr. Manvir Bhatia she is a Senior Neurologist and Sleep Specialist and Director of Sleep Medicine at Fortis Escort Heart Institute New Delhi and Neurology & Sleep Centre, New Delhi and Dr. Sonakshi she is a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist,…
In this infographic we have tried to answer the frequent question which always come in patient mind that how often we should get sleep study repeated if we have already undergone in the past. So the answer is there is no such set procedure as sleep study to be repeated only after 3 weeks or…
