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Health Encyclopedia: Insomnia Causes Of Chronic Insomnia
- Insomnia - Causes of Chronic Insomnia
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Causes of Short-Term or Transient Insomnia
- Are You at Risk For Insomnia?
- Prognosis
- Diagnosis of Insomnia
Causes of Chronic Insomnia
Sleep 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. Still, because so many factors are involved in insomnia, a genetic component is difficult to define.
Brain Chemicals and Hormones Affecting Chronic Insomnia
Abnormal levels of certain brain chemicals have been observed in some people with chronic insomnia.
- Melatonin. Low levels of melatonin, the hormone...
Expert & Community Posts
Secondary Causes of Insomnia
By Michael Rack, MD , Health ExpertInsomnia is defined as difficulty falling or staying asleep, or the complaint of... 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 »
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 »
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: Resources
www.aasmnet.org -- American Academy of Sleep Medicinewww.nhlbi.nih.gov/about/ncsdr -- National Center for Sleep Disorders Researchwww.sleepfoundation.org -- National Sleep... 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 »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: Introduction
Insomnia comes from the Latin words for no sleep. Insomnia is characterized by:Difficulty falling asleepDifficulty staying asleepWaking up too early in the morningSome experts believe... Read more »Insomnia: Prognosis
...slept more than 8 hours or less than 6 hours, or who took sleeping pills, had lower survival rates.Insomnia is not life threatening, except in very rare cases, such as in those who have the... Read more »Images
Most sleep issues concerning insommnia can be corrected by making a few simple changes.... Read more »
Related News
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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