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Health Encyclopedia: Insomnia Diagnosis
- Insomnia - Diagnosis
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Causes of Short-Term or Transient Insomnia
- Causes of Chronic Insomnia
- Are You at Risk For Insomnia?
- Prognosis
Diagnosis
Diagnosing sleep disturbance and its cause is the most important step in restoring healthy sleep. However, there is little agreement, even among experts, on the best methods for effectively assessing a patient's insomnia.
A major difficulty in diagnosing this problem is its subjective nature. One study showed that there was no difference in sleep behaviors between people who said they were insomniacs and people who said they weren't. People who believe they have insomnia may have actuall...
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Health Guide
Narcolepsy: Introduction
..."seized by numbness". The two primary symptoms in narcolepsy reflect this phrase:Excessive daytime sleepiness, with frequent daily sleep attacks or a need to take several naps during the... Read more »Insomnia: Treatment
Behavioral MethodsPrevention of sleeplessness depends upon the patient's ability to learn how to relax and sleep well. A number of behavioral methods are aimed at achieving these goals.... Read more »Sleep Apnea: Other Treatments
...appliances or devices, may be an option for patients who cannot tolerate CPAP. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends dental devices for patients with mild-to-moderate obstructive sleep... Read more »Restless Legs Syndrome and Related Disorders: Diagnosis
...solely on the patient's description of symptoms. In general, the recommended approach is first to take a sleep and personal history. The doctor may conduct an interview that includes the following... Read more »Restless Legs Syndrome and Related Disorders: Treatment
The initial approach to a patient who complains of sleeplessness and restless legs syndrome is to try non-drug treatments to improve sleep and eliminate possible causes of RLS. A non-drug... Read more »Images
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