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Manipal Hospitals, Baner

Insomnia: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment

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Dr. Nagesh Dhadge

Posted On: Sep 26, 2024
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Symptoms and Causes of Insomnia

Struggling to sleep? No worries, as you landed on the right page. 

Insomnia is a sleep disorder that makes it hard to fall asleep, stay asleep, or sometimes both.It can significantly impact your daily life and overall well-being.. You wake up very early and do not sleep, this is the most basic symptom, this is called insomnia.

  • After waking up from sleep, you don't feel energy, this makes you feel tired and your mood gets completely spoiled. It affects your health, daily life and daily work and also on your productivity.

  • 7-8 hours of sleep is required during the night, but it all depends on the individual (Male & Female).

  • The more you sleep, the more your sleep is not fulfilled, which means you have insomnia. 

  • By this, I mean you are staying like this but the sleep has not been fulfilled, the sleep has not come, it is hurting too much to sleep.

  • For some people insomnia causes a little problem but for some it is a major problem.

 

Symptoms and Causes

What are the symptoms of insomnia?

Insomnia has many potential symptoms, which have some categories. Here are some symptoms you must look at if you are unable to sleep at night:

  • When you have trouble sleeping, this is the first symptom of insomnia. People who have suffered from insomnia can relate to it.

  • Initial insomnia (first stage): When you have a lot of problems sleeping, this is the first stage of insomnia.

  • Middle insomnia (second stage): In the second stage of insomnia, you wake up in the middle of the night and fall asleep again. This means sleep disturbance 2-3 times. This is a perfect second symptom.

  • Late insomnia (third stage):  When you wake up early in the morning and after that sleep does not come, no matter how much you try, this is the third stage of insomnia.

Daytime effects

When people sleep during the day for resting purposes, then due to insomnia some daytime symptoms are also seen. These include:

  • You always feel tired, not well and sleepy.

  • Your response time decreases.

  •  Generally, you have a problem remembering.

  •  You become slow in every process, remain confused all the time and have a lot of problems concentrating.

  •  Your mood gets spoiled, anxiety also occurs, depression also occurs and irritability.

  • Daily activities, social activities, hobbies everything gets disrupted.

Chronic insomnia is a long-term sleep problem that makes it hard to fall asleep, stay asleep, or both. It's like your body just can't figure out how to sleep properly.

What are the causes of insomnia?

Here are some reasons for insomnia that you must look for:

  • Family history: It can run in families.

  • Brain stuff: There might be something different about how your brain works.

  • Health problems: Things like acid reflux or Parkinson's disease can affect sleep.

  • Mental health: Feeling anxious or depressed can make it hard to sleep.

  • Stressful life: Big changes or stressful events can mess with your sleep.

  • Bad habits: Staying up late, drinking too much coffee, or having a messy bedroom can make it harder to sleep.

Consult our pulmonology and sleep medicine specialist in Baner, Pune if you are experiencing symptoms of insomnia and require treatment. 

What are the Risks?

  • Feeling sleepy during the day: This can be dangerous, especially when driving or doing other important things.

  • Other health problems: Insomnia can increase the risk of depression, anxiety, high blood pressure, heart problems, stroke, sleep apnea, diabetes, obesity, and even psychosis.

How is it Diagnosed?

Doctors will likely ask you questions about your sleep habits and may do some tests to rule out other conditions and make an insomnia diagnosis. Consult our pulmonology and sleep medicine hospital in Baner, Pune if you need diagnosis and treatment for insomnia sleep disorder. 

How is it Treated?

  • Changing habits: Things like going to bed at the same time every night and creating a relaxing bedtime routine can help.

  • Medications: Your doctor might prescribe pills to help you sleep.

  • Mental health help: If you're struggling with anxiety or depression, talking to a therapist can help.

Remember: If you're having trouble sleeping, don't hesitate to talk to your pulmonologist. They can help you find the appropriate insomnia treatment for you based on the symptoms and underlying causes.

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