About Insomnia
Insomnia means difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking too early. It can be linked with stress, anxiety, depression, caffeine, pain, or poor sleep habits.
Insomnia symptoms
- difficulty sleeping
- waking often
- daytime tiredness
- irritability
- poor concentration
Common causes of Insomnia
- stress
- anxiety
- depression
- caffeine
- screen use
- pain
Insomnia treatment options
- Consult a doctor if insomnia persists, affects work, is linked with depression/anxiety, snoring, or medicine/substance use.
Safe home care for Insomnia
- fixed sleep time
- avoid caffeine late
- reduce screens before bed
- relaxation routine
Emergency signs for Insomnia
- difficulty breathing
- chest pain
- confusion or fainting
- severe dehydration
- blood in vomit, stool, urine, or sputum
- severe abdominal pain
- high fever that does not improve
- symptoms in pregnancy, infants, elderly patients, or immunocompromised patients
Medicines related to Insomnia
Ask a qualified doctor or pharmacist before using medicines for Insomnia.
Lab tests for Insomnia
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Vitamin D level.
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TSH, T3 and T4 thyroid function panel.
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Cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL, LDL and risk ratios.
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ALT, AST, bilirubin, ALP, GGT and protein profile.
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HbA1c
Three month average blood sugar control.
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Complete Blood Count (CBC)
CBC, hemoglobin, WBC, platelets and blood indices.
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