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- Causes of Chronic Insomnia
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Diagnosis
Having a doctor diagnose sleep disturbance and its cause is the most important step in restoring healthy sleep. However, there is little agreement, even among doctors, on the best methods for effectively assessing a patient's insomnia.
Sleep Questionnaires
A number of questionnaires are available for determining whether a patient has insomnia or other sleep disorders. For example, the doctor may ask:
- How would you describe your sleep problem?
- How long have you had the sleep problem?
- How...
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Insomnia: Causes of Chronic Insomnia
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Insomnia: Causes of Short-Term or Transient Insomnia
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Causes of Short-Term and Transient InsomniaA reaction to change or stress is one of the most common causes of short-term and transient insomnia. This... Read more »
Insomnia May Be Deadly for Men: Study
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