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Health Encyclopedia: Insomnia Introduction
- Insomnia - Introduction
- Highlights
- Causes of Short-Term or Transient Insomnia
- Causes of Chronic Insomnia
- Are You at Risk For Insomnia?
- Prognosis
- Diagnosis of Insomnia
Introduction
Insomnia comes from the Latin words for no sleep. Insomnia is characterized by:
- Difficulty falling asleep
- Difficulty staying asleep
- Waking up too early in the morning
Some experts believe that poor quality (non-restorative) sleep is also related to insomnia. Insomnia can cause daytime fatigue, irritability, and impaired performance. Approximately 60 million Americans each year suffer from insomnia.
Insomnia may be primary or secondary:
- Primary insomnia means that the inability to sleep is ...
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