Insomnia
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Insomnia, also known as sleeplessness, is a sleep disorder causing difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep for as long as desired. Insomnia is typically followed by daytime sleepiness, low energy, irritability, and a depressed mood. It may result in an increased risk of accidents as well as problems focusing and learning. Insomnia can be short-term, lasting for days or weeks, or long-term, las
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| Insomnia | |
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| Other names | Sleeplessness, trouble sleeping |
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| Depiction of insomnia from the 14th century medical manuscript Tacuinum Sanitatis | |
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| Specialty | Psychiatry, Clinical Psychology, Sleep Medicine |
| Symptoms | Trouble sleeping, daytime sleepiness, low energy, irritability, depressed mood |
| Causes | Unknown, psychological stress, chronic pain, heart failure, hyperthyroidism, heartburn, restless legs syndrome, autism spectrum disorder, obstructive sleep apnea, others |
| Diagnostic method | Based on symptoms, sleep study |
| Differential diagnosis | Delayed sleep phase disorder, restless legs syndrome, sleep apnea, psychiatric disorder |
| Treatment | Sleep hygiene, cognitive behavioral therapy, hypnotics |
| Frequency | ~20% |
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