Stoughton Hospital Health Talk

Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder characterized by pauses in breathing or instances of shallow or infrequent breathing during sleep.Sleep apnea is often diagnosed with an overnight sleep test called a polysomnogram, or "sleep study".Common effects of sleep apnea include daytime fatigue, a slower reaction time, and vision problems. Dr. Jacalyn Nelson joins the show to offer help to those suffering with apnea in the night and the resulting daytime fatigue.  There are treatments and adherence to those treatments is key to success. 

Even the most nutritious meal won't do any good if a child won't eat it.Some children are picky eaters. The more variety a child has, the healthier they will tend to eat.There are ways to get even the pickiest eaters to eat healthier.If your child refuses one food from a food group, try another from the same food group. Try it many times. They 6 times is the minimum for trying new foods.This is one example and we have many more for your picky eater. Listen as Autumn Kumlien, RD offers up great tips to get your little ones and bigger ones to try a wide variety of foods!

Do you have achy joints? Is it hard to get out of bed in the morning? Do you suffer from Arthritis?There are 2 main types of Arthritis, Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis.Both of these types can be painful and debilitating.  However, if you know the treatments, you can manage your symptoms and alleviate pain.  When do you use a brace? Do topical treatments and creams really work?  How long do you have to take anti inflammatory medications? And when might surgery be the only option?Help is out there if you are suffering from Arthritis. These questions about Arthritis are answered today with Dr. Deanne Eccles, sports medicine physician with Dean Clinic Stoughton.

Sinusitis is an inflammation or swelling of the tissue lining in your sinuses.According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 28.5 million adults are diagnosed with sinusitis each year.Listen in as Dr. Lyon defines chronic sinusitis and the best surgical and nonsurgical treatment options.

Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a mental health condition in which a person is often worried or anxious about many things and finds it hard to control this anxiety.Even when aware that worries or fears are stronger than appropriate for the situation, a person with GAD still has difficulty controlling them.The goal of treatment is to help you feel better and function well in daily life. In less severe cases, talk therapy or medication alone can be helpful. In more severe cases, a combination of these may work best.Dr. Staddler is here to talk about how to manage and decrease aspects of anxiety in your life.

Depression is a real problem and one that, with help, can be managed.The multidisciplinary treatment team at Stoughton Hospitla consists of a psychiatry director, medical director, psychologist, pharmacist, psychiatric nurses, psychiatric social worker, clinical dietitian and a recreation therapist. The treatment team works together to formulate and implement an individualized treatment plan best suited to the needs of people suffering with depression or having suicidal thoughts.Stoughton Hospital psychiatrist Dr. Kenneth Robbins shares his insights on depression and how we can help those who are suffering from depression. He also discusses suicide and suicide prevention. It might save your life or that of a loved one.