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A sleep disorder in which a person cannot fall or stay asleep. It usually accompanies another sleep, medical, or psychiatric disorder, and can lead to memory impairment, mood changes, and increased risk of heart disease and accidents.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Is a type of:

Geriatric sleep disorder

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Very common
Baby
0-2
Toddler
3-5
Preteen
6-13
Common
Teenager
14-18
Very common
Young adult
19-40
Very common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common
Senior
60+
Very common

How it can usually be treated?

Incurable but treatment can help

How is it usually diagnosed?

Self-diagnosable

Types of

Insomnia in adults
Condition

Symptoms

Trouble sleeping
Difficulty falling asleep
Unrefreshing sleep
Difficulty concentrating
Difficulty staying asleep
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Insomnia
Hydroxyzine
5
3 reviews
Doxepin
5
1 review
Zolpidem
4.7
3 reviews
Lorazepam
4.5
2 reviews
Estazolam
4.5
2 reviews
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Other treatments

Relaxation techniques
Sleep hygiene
Behavior therapy

Tests

Thyroid stimulating hormone
Sleep diary
Insomnia severity index

Risk factors

Personal

Stress
Recent travel
Use caffeine regularly
Recent traumatic event

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