Insomnia is a sign of what disease?

Insomnia, if it occurs regularly, reflects a serious health condition. Losing a lot of sleep during the day makes the body tired, lethargic, not having enough energy to function during the day.

Sleep plays a very important role for the body because sleep helps the body to rest and restore energy.
The average person has an average sleep time of about 7 - 8 hours per night, or it can range from 4 - 11 hours. A quality sleep is to meet basic requirements such as: enough hours, deep enough and importantly, feeling healthy and awake when you wake up... Some surveys show the average sleep time. Insomnia has many forms including: Difficulty falling asleep, not sleeping well, waking up many times during sleep.

Insomnia often has the following signs:
Difficulty sleeping. Difficulty maintaining sleep. Wake up early. Not feeling alert or tired after waking up. Waking up many times while sleeping and having trouble falling back to sleep.

Insomnia is caused by many causes. In which, if only transient insomnia, it may be due to some of the following reasons:
Stress, stress. Disrupted waking and sleeping hours during the day due to a change in work schedule or time zone difference. Using addictive substances and stimulants such as: Coffee, tea, tobacco, alcohol, ... Eating too full before bedtime, causing heavy stomach, indigestion, belching. Factors on the surrounding sleeping environment such as: too much light, noise, temperature, humidity ...

If not due to the above causes causing insomnia, and having insomnia for a long time without stopping, it may be chronic insomnia. The cause of chronic insomnia can be because the patient has a health problem or has some of the following diseases:
Allergies: There are allergens in the air that cause inflammation of the nasal passages and irritation. production of substances that cause nasal congestion. These symptoms occur both during the day and at night and can severely disrupt sleep, causing insomnia. Arthritis: People with arthritis have trouble sleeping. Arthritis and sleep create a vicious cycle, because the disease causes inflammation and anxiety, making it difficult for people to sleep... A lack of sleep can also increase arthritis symptoms and cause pain. Heart disease: Coronary artery disease and other heart and lung related problems are also causes of insomnia. Thyroid problems: An overactive thyroid increases the speed of other metabolic functions of the body, makes people feel restless and energetic, and interferes with their ability to relax and sink in. sleep. Gastroesophageal reflux disease: This is one of the leading causes of insomnia for people between the ages of 45 and 64. Symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease are heartburn, coughing and choking when breathing. lay. Other symptoms include gingivitis, sore throat, belching, and bad breath. It is these symptoms that cause insomnia. Hormonal changes: The average age for women going through menopause is 50 years old. At this stage, hormonal changes can prevent women from getting a good night's sleep. In addition, chronic insomnia may be associated with a number of psychiatric conditions such as: depression, mania, generalized anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, addiction (alcohol and opioids) ) schizophrenia, dementia. Other sleep-related diseases such as sleep apnea, nightmares, sleepwalking, panic attacks in sleep ... also cause insomnia.

Whether it is transient insomnia or chronic insomnia, it causes harmful effects such as: Mentally not fresh, awake, often feeling sleepy, less flexible. Body fatigue, irritability, decreased ability to focus attention, depression. Affects the ability to work and study, not mentally alert, easy to cause accidents when driving, operating machinery...

Treatment of insomnia is mainly about treating the symptoms. If the cause of insomnia can be identified, then add treatment to the cause. In order to make a definitive diagnosis and prescribe treatment, the patient needs a consultation and opinion of a doctor.
Principles of treating insomnia are as follows:
Eliminate subjective causes of insomnia: Need to find out what the cause of insomnia is, for example drinking too much coffee in the evening or before going to bed , eating too much hot spicy food, eating too much at night before going to bed, changing time zones too much, stress at work... After finding the cause, the patient can self-regulate no need for medication. Preparing for sleep: Create a relaxed and comfortable mood before sleeping, the bed should be placed in a cool place, blankets, blankets, bed sheets are clean, etc. Drug treatment: Some drugs can be used to Treatment of insomnia such as benzodiazepines. However, when using it, it must be prescribed and guided by a specialist. Some other drugs that do not belong to the benzodiazepine group are mostly new and can be bought by patients without a prescription (Melatonin, Ramelteon). Certain antidepressants and anti-anxiety medications are also used in insomniacs with symptoms of depression. Some antipsychotic drugs are also effective, but are not recommended for use in the treatment of insomnia. In addition, oriental medicinal herbs also have the effect of improving sleep such as lotus heart, leaves ... Treatment with psychotherapy: Let sleep come gently. Temporarily put aside thoughts, worries, and work before bedtime. If you can't sleep after about 10-15 minutes, you can practice some gentle movements, relax, take a warm bath, listen to soft music, ... will help limit the symptoms of insomnia.

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MSc. Doctor Nguyen Van Phi - Psychologist, Vinmec Times City International Hospital: with 7 years of experience working as a lecturer in Psychiatry - Hanoi Medical University, Doctor Psychiatrist at Hanoi Medical University Hospital & Central Geriatric Hospital, and a member of the Vietnam Psychiatric Association. MSc. Dr. Pham Thanh Luan - Psychologist, Vinmec Times City International Hospital: with 5 years of experience in research, examination and treatment of Psychiatric diseases, trained at prestigious universities trust, practice in-depth expertise in the French Republic. MSc. Doctor Nguyen Trong Hien - Psychologist, Vinmec Times City International Hospital: with 6 years as a lecturer in the Department of Psychiatry - Hanoi Medical University and Central Geriatric Hospital, together with Dr. Experience in research, examination and treatment of diseases in Psychiatry such as: emotional disorders, stress-related disorders and body dysmorphic disorders, developmental disorders in children, adolescents & childbirth .... Along with the implementation of psychological tests, intensive psychotherapy for diagnosis and treatment, in order to bring the best medical examination and treatment effect.
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