Sleep disorder is when you have trouble falling asleep or keep getting up or cannot sleep for the desired time. The common sleep disorders are circadian rhythm disorders, insomnia, snoring, sleep apnea, narcolepsy, restless leg syndrome, nightmares, and sleepwalking.
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I have a sleep disorder problem. Please suggest some remedy which is easily available and effective.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 53-year-old female, and I weigh 110 pounds. I have a sleep disorder problem. Please suggest some remedy which is easily available and effective. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I thoroughly read your query and understand your concern. A middle-aged woman with a sleep disorder. The most likely clinical diagnosis and possible initial steps and suggestions are given below: 1) Major depression: Do a psychiatric evaluation. 2) Obstructive sleep apnea... Read Full »
Will light therapy or chronotherapy help in sleeping disorder?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 27-year-old male with a sleeping disorder. I have difficulty falling asleep at night and difficulty going back to sleep after waking up in the middle of the night. I need to masturbate in order to fall asleep. I suffer from delayed sleep phase disorder. This has made it difficul... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sleep disorders are very common. Normally hygienic measures could be helpful to alleviate the symptoms. Also, it could be a symptom of other disorders. However, in your particular situation that does not seem to be the case. Melatonin is effective in regulating the syn... Read Full »
I am worried about my mother's health, who has unusual sleep patterns. What to do?
Query: Hi doctor, My mother has trouble sleeping. Diabetes runs in my family. My grandmother passed away 12 years ago. My father spent a lot of money on her treatment during that period, but unfortunately, she passed away. Due to this, my father was in shock. Also, he had diabetes and passed away 11 years ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand that you feel concerned about your mother's sleep pattern. As you have already mentioned, your mother sleeps for less time, goes to bed at 2:00 AM, and wakes up at 5:00 AM. There are two possibilities; if she wakes up fresh, feels that her sleep is enough t... Read Full »
I am unable to fall asleep. Taking ETIZOLA 0.5 for every night. Please advice me.
Query: Dear Doctor, My problem is that, I am unable to fall asleep and it persists for more than a year now. Now started taking ETIZOLA 0.5 for every night. Slight headache is also felt whenever I fail to sleep. I am a male, 38 years old, teetotaller (never drinks alcohol). Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Chronic insomnia in a middle aged man who is a teetotaller is not very common. (Read expert advice for getting a good night's sleep) One leading cause of insomnia, or inability to fall asleep (Initial Insomnia) is Major Depression. If you experience periods of increased worrying, decreased energ... Read Full »