Insomnia Learning Center

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Insomnia is the inability to obtain an adequate amount or quality of sleep. The difficulty can be in falling asleep, remaining asleep, or both.

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Symptoms
This is called psychophysiological insomnia. Another cause is excessive worrying about whether or not a person will be ...
Causes
This is called psychophysiological insomnia. Another cause is excessive worrying about whether or not a person will be ...
Tests
A wide variety of health care professionals can recognize and treat insomnia, but when a patient with chronic insomnia ...
Treatments
Treatment of insomnia includes alleviating any physical and emotional problems that are contributing to the condition, ...
Drugs
Medications given for insomnia include sedatives, tranquilizers, and. If the insomnia is related to depression, then an...
Supplements
  • Humulus lupulus
  • melatonin
  • Passion Flower extract
Alternative Therapies
Many alternative treatments are effective in treating both the symptom of insomnia and its underlying causes. Alternati...
Risk Factors
  • adverse effects of medication
  • alcohol withdrawal syndrome
  • Alcoholism
Complications
  • Absenteeism At Work
  • Academic Underachievement
  • Daytime Sleepiness
Prevention
Prevention of insomnia centers around promotion of a healthy lifestyle. A balance of rest, recreation and exercise in c...
Doctor Specialties
  • Family Medicine Specialist
  • Neurologist

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