Insomnia Causes
Battling Insomnia: Causes
Judging from the latest shareposts, it's time we get into the nitty-gritty of insomnia, which often leaves people with their feelings of aggravation and frustration. We will likely spend a few blogs trying to go through this topic in detail, and as always I encourage questions.
First, I want to say insomnia is a real problem and unfortunately you are not alone. It is estimated that in a typical physician’s practice, approximately 50 percent of adult patients experience a problem with f...
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Expert & Community Posts
The Causes of Chronic Insomnia
By Allen Blaivas, M.D. , Health ExpertAs we mentioned, transient and short-term insomnia can be caused by significant life events that... Read more »
Secondary Causes of Insomnia
By Michael Rack, MD , Health ExpertInsomnia is defined as difficulty falling or staying asleep, or the complaint of... Read more »
Are There Sleep Drugs That Won't Cause "Rebound" Insomnia?
By Allen Blaivas, M.D. , Health Expert...take 5 mg of Ambien once or twice a weekfor periodic insomnia. If I take it for more than two... Read more »
Dealing with Anxiety Symptoms: Insomnia
By Eileen Bailey , Health ExpertInsomnia can cause anxiety and anxiety can cause insomnia. For some people, problems sleeping can... Read more »
Secondary Insomnia and the Drugs Used To Treat It
By Michael Rack, MD , Health ExpertI previously posted about the diagnosis of insomnia, the difference between primary and... Read more »
Health Guide
Primary Insomnia
Primary insomnia is difficulty getting to sleep orstaying asleep, or having non-refreshing sleep for at least 1 month. The term primary means that the insomnia is not caused by... Read more »The First 48 Hours: Insomnia
...doctor know which is the most common for you. It might help determine what medication she prescribes. Insomnia causes sleep deprivation and lack of sleep can lead to all sorts of problems, both... Read more »Insomnia: Causes of Chronic Insomnia
Causes of Chronic InsomniaSleep problems seem to run in families. About 35% of people with insomnia have a family history of insomnia, with the mother being the most commonly affected family member.... Read more »Insomnia: Causes of Short-Term or Transient Insomnia
Causes of Short-Term or Transient InsomniaA reaction to change or stress is one of the most common causes of short-term and transient insomnia. This condition is sometimes referred to as adjustment... Read more »Insomnia: Risk Factors
Studies estimate that between 25 - 33% of adults experience some insomnia each year. In spite of this widespread problem, however, studies suggest that only about 30% of American adults... Read more »Images
Medications
...Uses This medication is used to treat sleeplessness (insomnia). It helps you fall asleep faster... Read more »
...by your doctor. If you experience sleep problems (insomnia), talk to your doctor about switching... Read more »
...short-term treatment of patients with trouble sleeping (insomnia). It is generally used for 7-10... Read more »
...short-term treatment of patients with trouble sleeping (insomnia). It is generally used for 7-10... Read more »
... Uses Zolpidem is used to treat sleep problems (insomnia). It may help you fall asleep faster,... Read more »
Related News
Insomnia Linked to Lack of Brain Chemical
November 04, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Having a tough time falling asleep? A chemical in your brain may be to blame. Researchers recently discovered insomnia in... Read summary »
Insomnia Therapy Helps Osteoarthritis Patients
August 28, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) ? A new study shows the use of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is an effective treatment for older patients with... Read summary »
Treating sleep problems may reduce cancer-related pain
April 20, 2009A new study of 11,445 cancer patients has found that sleep problems increase fatigue and pain. The study found that over half of the participants... Read summary »
Using sleep to manage headaches may cause insomnia
February 17, 2009Headache sufferers often treat their pain by taking naps to sleep it off, but they run the risk of developing insomnia by disrupting their normal... Read summary »
Treating insomnia can help with depression
October 02, 2008A sleep expert says that people with major depression should be tested and treated for insomnia also. Christopher L. Drake of the Henry Ford Hospital... Read summary »
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