Friday, October, 23, 2009
How To Get To Sleep
October 02, 2008
Making several trips to the bathroom at night can be caused by an
enlarged prostate, a kidney problem, or even sleep apnea. Experts
at the Mayo Clinic offer information on medications such as Flomax
and Uroxatral that may treat the problem. And they discuss tips on
how to get an uninterrupted night's sleep.
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Expert & Community Posts
By Florence Cardinal
,
Health Expert
...For many people, especially those suffering from a sleep disorder, this can cause problems. The...
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By Christine Miller
,
Health Expert
Do you have trouble sleeping because of the pain or stiffness associated with rheumatoid...
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By Florence Cardinal
,
Health Expert
...School states that the elderly don't need as much sleep as the general population. Sure, there...
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By Florence Cardinal
,
Health Expert
Are your kids getting enough sleep? How about your teenagers? How much sleep do children need...
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Health Guide
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...
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Not all people with suspected
sleep apnea require medical tests. Expensive diagnostic efforts are probably not required for individuals who have no other health risk factors and whose...
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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....
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...font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";} As a mother of three teenagers, observing their current
sleep habits makes me stop and wonder—why do all three of them appear to have morphed into...
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...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...
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