INSOMNIA
Insomnia is a sleep disorder in which a person has problem in falling asleep. The condition can be short term or can last a long time i.e. it could be acute or chronic. It may often come and go. Acute insomnia lasts from one night to a few weeks and it is chronic when it persists for 3 nights or more per week for 3 months or more.
Types of Insomnia: There are two types of insomnia.
1. Primary: This means a person sleep problem are not linked to other health condition.
2. Secondary: This means a person is having trouble sleeping because of a health condition/problem like asthma, arthritis, depression, pain, heartburn or use of alcohol.
Causes of Insomnia:
1. Primary: Stress or depression related to incidents like quarrel/arguments, unfavorable financial condition, tragic incident in family, noise, light, etc..
2. Secondary: Pain in any part of body, Tobacco/alcohol use, Endocrine problems.
Symptoms of Insomnia:
1. Fatigue
2. Sleepiness during the day
3. Concentration or memory problem.
Treatment of Insomnia:
1. Better sleeping habits
2. Psychotherapy
3. Medications
Most important is: It will be very helpful and cured fast it the treatment is done knowing the main cause of it.
Be careful, be healthy.