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One common sleep condition influencing both quality and amount of sleep is insomnia. Those who suffer from insomnia may find it difficult to get back to sleep or fall asleep, stay asleep, or wake too early. Depending on its duration and underlying causes, this disorder can be long-lasting (chronic) or acute.
Stress, anxiety, sadness, bad sleeping habits, physical illnesses, or substance abuse are common causes of insomnia. Disturbed sleep can also result from environmental elements such as temperature, noise, or light. Insomnia can cause major medical problems over time, including daytime tiredness, irritability, poor concentration, compromised immunity, and a higher risk of chronic conditions including heart disease and hypertension.
Improving sleep hygiene—that is, keeping a regular sleep pattern, limiting screen time before bed, avoiding caffeine and heavy meals late in the day, and developing a relaxing bedtime routine—often starts treatment for insomnia. The highly successful non-drug treatment Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) targets the thoughts and behaviours disrupting sleep. Sometimes it could be advised to utilise drugs temporarily.
Better sleep and general well-being result from addressing the underlying causes of insomnia with lifestyle modifications and professional support.