What Causes Twitching During Sleep
Health Encyclopedia: Insomnia Diagnosis
- Insomnia - Diagnosis
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- Causes of Short-Term or Transient Insomnia
- Causes of Chronic Insomnia
- Are You at Risk For Insomnia?
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Diagnosis
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 assessing a patient's insomnia.
A major difficulty in diagnosing this problem is its subjective nature. One study showed that there was no difference in sleep behaviors between people who said they were insomniacs and people who said they weren't. People who believe they have insomnia may have actuall...
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Health Guide
Restless Legs Syndrome and Related Disorders: Diagnosis
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