Today, it is believed that one out of five people is suffering from sleeping disorders. Symptoms such as sleeplessness, intense drowsiness during the day, inability to get up in the morning and sleep drunkenness at night may be a sign of an underlying sleep disorder. Many people assume that their symptoms are caused by stress, but pathological conditions that could only manifest during sleep may be found by just receiving examinations specifically designed for diagnosing sleep disorders. The correct treatment begins from making an accurate diagnosis. At Hannan Hospital, specialists certified by the Japanese Society of Sleep Research provide effective treatment to those suffering from sleeping problems based on diagnosis that is as accurate as possible by examining the patient and their sleeping condition at night.
Patients are seen everyday in the morning and in the afternoon. As a general rule, the afternoon is reserved for initial consultations by appointment.
Doctors who are members of academic societies, including those certified by the Japanese Society of Sleep Research, are in charge.
| Dr. Kenji Kuroda |
(M.D., Mental health specialist, Japanese Society of Sleep Research certifying physician, psychiatry specialist, Japanese Society of Psychosomatic Medicine certifying physician / preceptor, Japanese Society of General Hospital Psychiatry psychiatric specialist / preceptor) |
| Dr. Masato Yokoi |
(M.D., Mental health specialist, Japanese Society of Sleep Research certifying physician) |
| Dr. Mariko Yamada |
(M.D., Mental health specialist, Japanese Society of Sleep Research certifying physician) |
| Dr. Tetsu Ueda |
(Mental health specialist, Japanese Society of Sleep Research certifying physician) |
| Dr. Kunihiro Majima |
(Japanese Society of Sleep Research certifying physician) |
Restless Leg Syndrome, Sleep Apnea Syndrome, narcolepsy, circadian rhythm disorders, parasomnia, insomnia and hypersomnia.
System of Treatment
The initial consultation is given by a specialist certified by the Japanese Society of Sleep Research and examinations including an interview and blood tests are performed. Subsequent consultations are given by appointment and as a general rule, a patient is put through the Polysomnograph Test (PSG) overnight and the Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT). The results are explained to the patient in 1-2 weeks during the outpatient consultation and guidance towards the correct treatment are given based on the findings.
Treatment Policy
Treatment is provided based on the findings of the PSG Test.
Expertise
Patients with sleeping disorders in general are treated. Many of the cases treated include hypersomnia such as the Restless Leg Syndrome and narcolepsy.
Other Information
Clinical trials are performed on the Restless Leg Syndrome, Sleep Apnea Syndrome, narcolepsy and primary insomnia.
At the initial consultation, blood and urine tests, electrocardiogram, electroencephalographic examination and brain CT scan are performed. To examine the sleeping condition, PSG and MSLT are performed. 1-2 weeks after the examinations, the results are explained to the patient during the outpatient consultation.
