The most important diagnostic measure is the collection of medical history, that is, the medical history.
Optional medical device diagnostics – depending on the results of the medical history, physical examination, etc. – For differential diagnostic clarification
- Examination in a sleep laboratory (polysomnography) – if there is a reasonable suspicion to exclude organic sleep disorders; especially in connection with
- Sleep apnea syndrome (breathing pauses during sleep; in this case, frequent use of a simplifying modification of polysomnography: portable polygraphy with 4-6 channels without recording the EEG).
- Syndrome central nervous disorders with daytime sleepiness.
- Syndrome of periodic leg movements/restless legs syndrome (RLS).
- Actometry (measuring device to record a subject’s movement activity) – recording bedtime and sleep times throughout the day.
- Health check including a vital substance analysis
