Insomnia Facts
Secondary Causes of Insomnia
Insomnia is defined as difficulty falling or staying asleep, or the complaint of unrestorative/unrefreshing sleep. Most people experience short-term insomnia from time to time, but when insomnia lasts for more than several weeks, it is considered chronic and should be evaluated by a physician.
Insomnia used to be classified by sleep specialists as either primary or secondary insomnia. Secondary insomnia was insomnia that was due to an underlying medical, neurological, or psychiatric condition. ...
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Expert & Community Posts
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 »
Insomnia and Depression in Young and Old
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert...disorders, or for those disorders to worsen with age. Insomnia, of course, means the inability... Read more »
The Different Types of Insomnia
By Allen Blaivas, M.D. , Health ExpertAs we have been discussing, chronic insomnia is insomnia in the absence of other medical,... 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 »
Lack of Sleep Can Lead to Suicide
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert...seem a bit drastic, and this would be true if the insomnia only lasted for a night or two or... Read more »
Health Guide
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 »The First 48 Hours: Insomnia
...finally made it to the doctor to learn that your suspicions are confirmed: you’ve been suffering from insomnia. As someone who’s been diagnosed with a sleep disorder, I know that a... 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 »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 »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
Sleepless Nights Complicate Depression
April 30, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Depression is bad enough by itself. But depression coupled with insomnia is even worse. According to researchers from the... Read summary »
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 »
Online Sleep Therapy
June 04, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) ? Online courses aren't just for school credit anymore. A new study on insomnia sufferers showed improved symptoms after... Read summary »
High Tech Insomnia Treatments for Vets
June 23, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) Some war veterans have trouble sleeping after a deployment to Iraq. New research finds both sleep medication and... Read summary »
Sleepless Nights Linked to High Blood Pressure
April 06, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) ? People who have trouble falling asleep and staying asleep may be putting themselves at risk for high blood pressure. In a new... Read summary »
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