What are the easily available and effective remedies for sleep disorder problems?

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Patient's 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.

Answered by Ananth Shanmugam

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ananth Shanmugam is a highly experienced psychiatrist and andrologist with expertise in mental health, psychotherapy, and counseling. He provides compassionate care for conditions such as anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and men’s health issues. With a focus on holistic well-being, he blends medical expertise with personalized therapy to help patients achieve emotional balance, mental resilience, and healthier relationships.

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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: Do a sleep study.

3) Menopausal or peri menopausal insomnia: Do a laboratory test for gonadal hormones.

4) New onset diabetes mellitus: Do fasting blood glucose and HbA1c (glycated hemoglobin) in blood.

One can address each of the following likely clinical scenarios with a primary care physician. The first is best handled by a psychiatrist.

Hope this addresses your query.

Regards.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At March 6, 2014
Reviewed At August 28, 2023

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ananth Shanmugam is a highly experienced psychiatrist and andrologist with expertise in mental health, psychotherapy, and counseling. He provides compassionate care for conditions such as anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and men’s health issues. With a focus on holistic well-being, he blends medical expertise with personalized therapy to help patients achieve emotional balance, mental resilience, and healthier relationships.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ananth Shanmugam is a highly experienced psychiatrist and andrologist with expertise in mental health, psychotherapy, and counseling. He provides compassionate care for conditions such as anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and men’s health issues. With a focus on holistic well-being, he blends medical expertise with personalized therapy to help patients achieve emotional balance, mental resilience, and healthier relationships.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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