What is insomnia?
Insomnia is the inability to sleep, or to sleep satisfactorily, and is the most common sleep disorder. |
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What causes insomnia?
There are several different causes of insomnia. |
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Insomnia: Who is at risk?
Over 90% of people will experience insomnia at some point in their lives, and for many this will be transient insomnia. Roughly 30% of the population suffers from chronic insomnia. |
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Symptoms of insomnia
What are the signs and symptoms? |
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Diagnosing insomnia
To diagnose the cause of insomnia, your doctor will perform a complete physical exam and take a medical history, which will include your lifelong sleep patterns. |
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Prevention of insomnia
Insomnia can often be prevented if you identify and deal with problems that could cause or exacerbate insomnia. |
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Treatment of insomnia
Transient and intermittent insomnias may resolve on their own if they are due to a temporary disruption in your sleep schedule. |
