Insomnia Information

• Insomnia

Insomnia is the inability to get enough sleep. This portion of the eMedTV library describes the causes, effects, types, and treatment of this condition. It also discusses how much sleep most people need and offers statistics about the condition.

• Types of Insomnia

As this eMedTV article explains, insomnia comes in many forms, including acute (short-term), transient (comes and goes), and chronic (long-term). This page talks about the different types of insomnia and their possible causes.

• Insomnia Causes

Insomnia causes can include chronic stress, caffeine, and irregular sleep/wake schedules. This portion of the eMedTV archives explains risk factors for insomnia and outlines possible causes of short-term and long-term insomnia.

• Insomnia Symptoms

Common insomnia symptoms include difficulty falling asleep, and waking up often during the night. This eMedTV page describes these and other common insomnia symptoms. This page also provides information on the effects of these symptoms.

• Diagnosing Insomnia

This eMedTV page explains how a doctor goes about diagnosing insomnia. For example, the doctor will usually start by asking several questions about the patient's lifestyle. Sometimes the doctor will also ask the patient to keep a sleep diary.

• Insomnia Treatment

Insomnia treatment options include medications, behavioral techniques, and doing nothing. This eMedTV segment highlights the different types of insomnia treatment and explains how a doctor decides which treatment is appropriate.

• Insomnia Cures

Insomnia cures can include medication, good sleep habits, and the use of certain behavioral techniques. This eMedTV resource discusses natural insomnia cures, sleep habits, and medication.

• Insomnia and Who It Affects

Insomnia can affect just about anyone, but it is more common in women and the elderly. The section of the eMedTV Web site provides more information about insomnia and who it affects.