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  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
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  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
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What is Insomnia and what does it involve?"],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"What is insomnia?\nInsomnia\nis one of the most common\nsleep disorders\nand is defined as the\ninability to fall asleep\nor\nstay asleep\n, despite having the\nopportunity to sleep.\nThis lack of rest prevents the body from recovering at night and as a consequence can cause\ndaytime sleepiness\n,\nlow concentration\nand an inability to feel active during the day.\nInsomnia\ncan occur at bedtime, at night or in the mornings.\nAre there different types of insomnia?\nThere are \ndifferent types of insomnia\n:\nAcute or short-term insomnia\n, which usually lasts for a number of days, weeks or up to six months. It's a fairly\ncommon type of insomnia\nand the most typical causes include\nstress at work\n,\nfamily pressures\nor a\ntraumatic event\n.\nLong-term or chronic insomnia\ncan last a month or more. Most cases of\nchronic insomnia\nare secondary, meaning that\nchronic insomnia\nis the symptom or side effect of another problem, such as certain medical problems, medications, and other\nsleep disorders\n. It isn't often that there are cases of\nprimary chronic insomnia\n. \nLong-term stress\n,\nemotional distress\n,\ntravel\nand\nshift work\ncan be factors. Some substances like\ncaffeine\n,\ntobacco\n, and\nalcohol\ncan also be a\ncause of insomnia\n.\nWhat are the symptoms of insomnia?\nInsomnia symptoms\ninclude:\nDifficulty falling asleep \nDifficulty staying asleep\nWaking early\nin the morning\nFeel\nirritable and tired\nduring the day\nThese symptoms occur despite having the\nopportunity to sleep\n. \nHow is insomnia diagnosed?\nTo\ndiagnose insomnia\n, your specialist will take the following into account:\nMedical history\nSleep history\n(details about sleeping habits)\nA\nphysical exam\nto\nrule out other medical problems\nthat can cause insomnia\nA\nsleep study\nWhat are the causes of insomnia?\nCommon\ncauses of insomnia\ninclude:\nAnxiety\n,\ndepression\nor\nstress\nShift work\nJet lag\nRecreational drugs\nAlcohol\nCaffeine\nTobacco\nNoise\nAn\nuncomfortable bed\nAn\nuncomfortable sleeping environment\n(e.g. too hot or too cold)\nOther medical conditions\n(e.g.\nParkinson’s\nand\nAlzheimer’s\n)\nOveractive thyroid\nPain\nSide effects of medication\nCan insomnia be prevented?\nKeep in mind that not everyone who has trouble sleeping has\ninsomnia\n.\nTo\navoid insomnia\n, it is important to have\ngood sleep hygiene\n:\nBedtime\n: sleep follows a rhythm, which if we break it, can cause\nsleep disturbances\n. This is why it is important to try to go to sleep at more or less the same time every day because if you go to bed earlier, the body does not recognise that your 'bedtime' has arrived, and it will prove challenging to fall asleep.\nWake up time: be aware that the time we get up determines the time we will fall asleep later on.\nNapping\n: a\nperson with insomnia\nis not advised to take\nnaps during the day\n, as this will aggravate their\nnocturnal insomnia\n.\nDiet\n: it isn't recommended to go to bed hungry or on an overly full stomach. Stimulating drinks such as coffee or caffeinated tea should not be consumed in the afternoon, as a general rule, and\ninsomniacs\nshould try to avoid them.\nExercise\n: Exercising throughout the day can cause\nbeneficial fatigue\n, but you should\navoid exercising in the late afternoon\n.\nRitual\n: Following a series of steps before bedtime, such as putting on pyjamas, brushing teeth, brushing hair, or taking a bath, can signal to the body that bedtime is approaching.\nThe most important thing is for the person to\nrelax before bed\n. There is no point in trying to fall asleep when you are stimulated or full of energy, so\nrelaxation measures\ncan be helpful. If the insomniac\nstill cannot fall asleep\n, it is preferable to get out of bed and wait for sleep, rather than staying in bed.\nHow is insomnia treated?\nIn order to\ntreat insomnia\n, the first thing to know is the\ntype of insomnia\n, and what is causing it. For example when\ninsomnia\nis a symptom or side effect of another problem, it's important to treat the underlying issue.\nTreating insomnia\ncan be approached in a number of ways:\nLifestyle changes:\nhaving\ngood sleeping habits\ncan help alleviate\nacute (short-term) insomnia\n.\nCognitive behavioural therapy\n,\nwhich is\nspecialised therapy for sleep\nas a whole,\n \ncan help alleviate\nanxiety related to insomnia\n.\nVarious medications can also help\nalleviate insomnia\nand help restore a\nregular sleep schedule\n.\nCan insomnia be cured?\nIt's possible to\ncure most cases of insomnia\n, but\nexpert advice, treatment\nand commitment to keep to a\nsleep hygiene plan\n \nis advised. \nWhich specialist treats insomnia?\nInsomnia\nis a condition that can be treated by different specialties. Specialists who can help to\ntreat insomnia\nare\nneurologists\n,\npsychiatrists\nand\npsychologists\n.","attrs_markdown":"[![topdoctors logo](https:\/\/objects-eur.cdn-topdoctors.com\/assets\/logos\/topdoctors-gb.svg?width=3072&format=png)](https:\/\/www.topdoctors.co.uk\/)\n\n[Specialties](https:\/\/www.topdoctors.co.uk\/medical-specialties\/)[Conditions](https:\/\/www.topdoctors.co.uk\/treatments\/)[Clinics](https:\/\/www.topdoctors.co.uk\/clinics-and-centres\/)[Dentists](https:\/\/www.topdoctors.co.uk\/dental-practice\/)\n\n[Area for professionals](https:\/\/360.topdoctors.co.uk\/)\n\n[Book online now](https:\/\/www.topdoctors.co.uk\/book-an-appointment\/)\n\n# Insomnia\nType in the name of the specialty, condition, treatment or medical test you are searching for\n\n- [Home](https:\/\/www.topdoctors.co.uk\/)\n- [Medical dictionary](https:\/\/www.topdoctors.co.uk\/medical-dictionary\/)\n- [I](https:\/\/www.topdoctors.co.uk\/medical-dictionary\/i\/)\n- Insomnia\n\nCreated: 17\/02\/2014\n\nEdited: 13\/10\/2023\n\nWritten by: Karolyn Judge\n\n## **What is insomnia?**\n[**Insomnia**](https:\/\/www.topdoctors.co.uk\/doctor\/insomnia\/) is one of the most common  **[sleep disorders](https:\/\/www.topdoctors.co.uk\/medical-dictionary\/sleep-disorders)**  and is defined as the **inability to fall asleep** or **stay asleep**, despite having the **opportunity to sleep.** This lack of rest prevents the body from recovering at night and as a consequence can cause **daytime sleepiness**, **low concentration** and an inability to feel active during the day. **Insomnia** can occur at bedtime, at night or in the mornings.\n\n![Man with insomnia sat at the side of the bed at 4.30am in the morning](https:\/\/staticnew-prod.topdoctors.co.uk\/files\/Image\/large\/5c6b92dc2c0b4857d92005dc0fba0812.png)\n\n## **Are there different types of insomnia?**\nThere are **different types of insomnia**:\n\n- **Acute or short-term insomnia**, which usually lasts for a number of days, weeks or up to six months. It's a fairly **common type of insomnia** and the most typical causes include **stress at work**, **family pressures** or a **traumatic event**.\n- **Long-term or chronic insomnia** can last a month or more. Most cases of **chronic insomnia** are secondary, meaning that **chronic insomnia** is the symptom or side effect of another problem, such as certain medical problems, medications, and other **[sleep disorders](https:\/\/www.topdoctors.co.uk\/medical-dictionary\/sleep-disorders)**. It isn't often that there are cases of **primary chronic insomnia**. **Long-term stress**, **emotional distress**, **travel** and **shift work** can be factors. Some substances like **caffeine**, **tobacco**, and **alcohol** can also be a **cause of insomnia**.\n## **What are the symptoms of insomnia?**\n**Insomnia symptoms** include:\n\n- **Difficulty falling asleep**\n- **Difficulty staying asleep**\n- **Waking early** in the morning\n- Feel **irritable and tired** during the day\n\nThese symptoms occur despite having the **opportunity to sleep**.\n\n## **How is insomnia diagnosed?**\nTo **diagnose insomnia**, your specialist will take the following into account:\n\n- **Medical history**\n- **Sleep history** (details about sleeping habits)\n- A **physical exam** to **rule out other medical problems** that can cause insomnia\n- A **sleep study**\n## **What are the causes of insomnia?**\nCommon **causes of insomnia** include:\n\n- **[Anxiety](https:\/\/www.topdoctors.co.uk\/medical-dictionary\/anxiety)**,  [**depression**](https:\/\/www.topdoctors.co.uk\/medical-dictionary\/depression)  or **[stress](https:\/\/www.topdoctors.co.uk\/medical-dictionary\/stress)**\n- **Shift work**\n- **Jet lag**\n- **Recreational drugs**\n- **Alcohol**\n- **Caffeine**\n- **Tobacco**\n- **Noise**\n- An **uncomfortable bed**\n- An **uncomfortable sleeping environment** (e.g. too hot or too cold)\n- **Other medical conditions** (e.g.  [**Parkinson’s**](https:\/\/www.topdoctors.co.uk\/medical-dictionary\/parkinson-s)  and  **[Alzheimer’s](https:\/\/www.topdoctors.co.uk\/medical-dictionary\/alzheimer-s-disease)**)\n- **[Overactive thyroid](https:\/\/www.topdoctors.co.uk\/medical-dictionary\/hyperthyroidism)**\n- **Pain**\n- **Side effects of medication**\n## **Can insomnia be prevented?**\nKeep in mind that not everyone who has trouble sleeping has **insomnia**.\n\n![Woman with insomnia brushing her hair as a bedtime ritual to help her sleep](https:\/\/staticnew-prod.topdoctors.co.uk\/files\/Image\/large\/3c85a08edc837282d852fa4311122865.png)\n\nTo **avoid insomnia**, it is important to have **good sleep hygiene**:\n\n- **Bedtime**: sleep follows a rhythm, which if we break it, can cause **sleep disturbances**. This is why it is important to try to go to sleep at more or less the same time every day because if you go to bed earlier, the body does not recognise that your 'bedtime' has arrived, and it will prove challenging to fall asleep.\n- Wake up time: be aware that the time we get up determines the time we will fall asleep later on.\n- **Napping**: a **person with insomnia** is not advised to take **naps during the day**, as this will aggravate their **nocturnal insomnia**.\n- **Diet**: it isn't recommended to go to bed hungry or on an overly full stomach. Stimulating drinks such as coffee or caffeinated tea should not be consumed in the afternoon, as a general rule, and **insomniacs** should try to avoid them.\n- **[Exercise](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/live-well\/exercise\/)**: Exercising throughout the day can cause **beneficial fatigue**, but you should **avoid exercising in the late afternoon**.\n- **Ritual**: Following a series of steps before bedtime, such as putting on pyjamas, brushing teeth, brushing hair, or taking a bath, can signal to the body that bedtime is approaching.\n\nThe most important thing is for the person to **relax before bed**. There is no point in trying to fall asleep when you are stimulated or full of energy, so **relaxation measures** can be helpful. If the insomniac **still cannot fall asleep**, it is preferable to get out of bed and wait for sleep, rather than staying in bed.\n\n## **How is insomnia treated?**\nIn order to **treat insomnia**, the first thing to know is the **type of insomnia**, and what is causing it. For example when **insomnia** is a symptom or side effect of another problem, it's important to treat the underlying issue.\n\n![Man in therapy for insomnia treatment with therapist, who is filling in a form while he talks](https:\/\/staticnew-prod.topdoctors.co.uk\/files\/Image\/large\/23f3b4a61a8afa006d401a4578dc1019.png)\n\n**Treating insomnia** can be approached in a number of ways:\n\n- **Lifestyle changes:** having **good sleeping habits** can help alleviate **acute (short-term) insomnia**.\n- **[Cognitive behavioural therapy](https:\/\/www.topdoctors.co.uk\/medical-dictionary\/cognitive-behavioral-therapies)**,which is **specialised therapy for sleep** as a whole,can help alleviate **anxiety related to insomnia**.\n- Various medications can also help **alleviate insomnia** and help restore a **regular sleep schedule**.\n## **Can insomnia be cured?**\nIt's possible to**cure most cases of insomnia**, butexpert advice, treatmentand commitment to keep to a **sleep hygiene plan**is advised.\n\n## **Which specialist treats insomnia?**\n**Insomnia** is a condition that can be treated by different specialties. Specialists who can help to **treat insomnia** are **[neurologists](https:\/\/www.topdoctors.co.uk\/doctor\/neurology\/london\/)**, **[psychiatrists](https:\/\/www.topdoctors.co.uk\/doctor\/psychiatry\/birmingham\/)** and **[psychologists](https:\/\/www.topdoctors.co.uk\/doctor\/psychology\/london\/)**.\n\n![Top Doctors Awards](https:\/\/www.topdoctors.co.uk\/_ipx\/w_3072&f_png\/images\/ico_topdoctors_award.png)\n\n![Dr Sue Peacock](https:\/\/objects-eur.cdn-topdoctors.com\/assets\/imageCloud\/provider\/default-female.webp?width=648&format=png)\n\nWritten in association with:\n\n[Dr Sue Peacock](https:\/\/www.topdoctors.co.uk\/doctor\/sue-peacock\/)[Psychologist in Milton Keynes](https:\/\/www.topdoctors.co.uk\/milton-keynes-city\/psychology\/)\n\n5\\.0 \\|\n\n[33](https:\/\/www.topdoctors.co.uk\/doctor\/sue-peacock\/#reviews) reviews\n\nCall\n\nBook\n\n- [Doctors]()\n- [e-Consultation]()\n- [Clinics and hospitals]()\n- [Dental clinics]()\n\nSearch\n\nType in the name of the specialty, condition or doctor you are searching for\n\n- About us\n- [About Top Doctors](https:\/\/www.topdoctors.co.uk\/about-topdoctors\/)\n- [Why choose us?](https:\/\/www.topdoctors.co.uk\/why-choose-us\/)\n- [Quality commitment](https:\/\/www.topdoctors.co.uk\/quality-commitment\/)\n- [Selection process](https:\/\/www.topdoctors.co.uk\/selection-process\/)\n- [Medical Specialist Advisory Panel](https:\/\/www.topdoctors.co.uk\/medical-committee\/)\n- [Privacy policy](https:\/\/www.topdoctors.co.uk\/info\/privacy-policy\/)\n- [Terms of Use](https:\/\/www.topdoctors.co.uk\/info\/terms-of-use\/)\n- [Cookies policy](https:\/\/www.topdoctors.co.uk\/info\/cookies-policy\/)\n- [Policy on the use of third party applications](https:\/\/www.topdoctors.co.uk\/info\/terms-condition-google\/)\n\n- Collaborate with us\n- [Doctors](https:\/\/www.topdoctors.co.uk\/doctors-excellence\/)\n- [Our Clinics](https:\/\/www.topdoctors.co.uk\/centers-excellence\/)\n- [Strategic alliances](https:\/\/www.topdoctors.co.uk\/info\/business-and-services\/)\n- [Join us](https:\/\/www.topdoctors.co.uk\/join-us\/)\n\n- Top Doctors Awards\n- [Nominate doctors](https:\/\/www.topdoctors.co.uk\/nominations\/)\n\n- Customer services\n- [Doctors by medical insurance](https:\/\/www.topdoctors.co.uk\/insurance\/)\n- [Contact us](https:\/\/www.topdoctors.co.uk\/contact-us\/)\n- [FAQs](https:\/\/www.topdoctors.co.uk\/info\/faq\/)\n- [All medical procedures](https:\/\/www.topdoctors.co.uk\/medical-dictionary\/)\n\n- Press and media\n- [Press](https:\/\/www.topdoctors.co.uk\/info\/press-and-communications\/)\n- [Medical articles](https:\/\/www.topdoctors.co.uk\/medical-articles\/)\n***\nContact\n\n- [Doctors](https:\/\/www.topdoctors.co.uk\/join-us\/)\n- [Member](https:\/\/europe.topdoctors.co.uk\/doctor-support\/)\n- [Patients](https:\/\/europe.topdoctors.co.uk\/patient-support\/)\n\nSocial networks\n\nCertificates\n\n![Comodo Secure](https:\/\/objects-eur.cdn-topdoctors.com\/assets\/imageCloud\/home-page\/comodo_secure_transp.webp?width=3072&height=4116&format=png)\n\n[Privacy policy](https:\/\/www.topdoctors.co.uk\/info\/privacy-policy\/) and [Terms of Use](https:\/\/www.topdoctors.co.uk\/info\/terms-of-use\/)\n\nTop Doctors \\| 20-22 Wenlock Road, London, England, N1 7GU","attrs_readable_markdown":"## **What is insomnia?**\n[**Insomnia**](https:\/\/www.topdoctors.co.uk\/doctor\/insomnia\/) is one of the most common  **[sleep disorders](https:\/\/www.topdoctors.co.uk\/medical-dictionary\/sleep-disorders)**  and is defined as the **inability to fall asleep** or **stay asleep**, despite having the **opportunity to sleep.** This lack of rest prevents the body from recovering at night and as a consequence can cause **daytime sleepiness**, **low concentration** and an inability to feel active during the day. **Insomnia** can occur at bedtime, at night or in the mornings.\n\n![Man with insomnia sat at the side of the bed at 4.30am in the morning](https:\/\/staticnew-prod.topdoctors.co.uk\/files\/Image\/large\/5c6b92dc2c0b4857d92005dc0fba0812.png)\n\n## **Are there different types of insomnia?**\nThere are **different types of insomnia**:\n\n- **Acute or short-term insomnia**, which usually lasts for a number of days, weeks or up to six months. It's a fairly **common type of insomnia** and the most typical causes include **stress at work**, **family pressures** or a **traumatic event**.\n- **Long-term or chronic insomnia** can last a month or more. Most cases of **chronic insomnia** are secondary, meaning that **chronic insomnia** is the symptom or side effect of another problem, such as certain medical problems, medications, and other **[sleep disorders](https:\/\/www.topdoctors.co.uk\/medical-dictionary\/sleep-disorders)**. It isn't often that there are cases of **primary chronic insomnia**. **Long-term stress**, **emotional distress**, **travel** and **shift work** can be factors. Some substances like **caffeine**, **tobacco**, and **alcohol** can also be a **cause of insomnia**.\n## **What are the symptoms of insomnia?**\n**Insomnia symptoms** include:\n\n- **Difficulty falling asleep**\n- **Difficulty staying asleep**\n- **Waking early** in the morning\n- Feel **irritable and tired** during the day\n\nThese symptoms occur despite having the **opportunity to sleep**.\n\n## **How is insomnia diagnosed?**\nTo **diagnose insomnia**, your specialist will take the following into account:\n\n- **Medical history**\n- **Sleep history** (details about sleeping habits)\n- A **physical exam** to **rule out other medical problems** that can cause insomnia\n- A **sleep study**\n## **What are the causes of insomnia?**\nCommon **causes of insomnia** include:\n\n- **[Anxiety](https:\/\/www.topdoctors.co.uk\/medical-dictionary\/anxiety)**,  [**depression**](https:\/\/www.topdoctors.co.uk\/medical-dictionary\/depression)  or **[stress](https:\/\/www.topdoctors.co.uk\/medical-dictionary\/stress)**\n- **Shift work**\n- **Jet lag**\n- **Recreational drugs**\n- **Alcohol**\n- **Caffeine**\n- **Tobacco**\n- **Noise**\n- An **uncomfortable bed**\n- An **uncomfortable sleeping environment** (e.g. too hot or too cold)\n- **Other medical conditions** (e.g.  [**Parkinson’s**](https:\/\/www.topdoctors.co.uk\/medical-dictionary\/parkinson-s)  and  **[Alzheimer’s](https:\/\/www.topdoctors.co.uk\/medical-dictionary\/alzheimer-s-disease)**)\n- **[Overactive thyroid](https:\/\/www.topdoctors.co.uk\/medical-dictionary\/hyperthyroidism)**\n- **Pain**\n- **Side effects of medication**\n## **Can insomnia be prevented?**\nKeep in mind that not everyone who has trouble sleeping has **insomnia**.\n\n![Woman with insomnia brushing her hair as a bedtime ritual to help her sleep](https:\/\/staticnew-prod.topdoctors.co.uk\/files\/Image\/large\/3c85a08edc837282d852fa4311122865.png)\n\nTo **avoid insomnia**, it is important to have **good sleep hygiene**:\n\n- **Bedtime**: sleep follows a rhythm, which if we break it, can cause **sleep disturbances**. This is why it is important to try to go to sleep at more or less the same time every day because if you go to bed earlier, the body does not recognise that your 'bedtime' has arrived, and it will prove challenging to fall asleep.\n- Wake up time: be aware that the time we get up determines the time we will fall asleep later on.\n- **Napping**: a **person with insomnia** is not advised to take **naps during the day**, as this will aggravate their **nocturnal insomnia**.\n- **Diet**: it isn't recommended to go to bed hungry or on an overly full stomach. Stimulating drinks such as coffee or caffeinated tea should not be consumed in the afternoon, as a general rule, and **insomniacs** should try to avoid them.\n- **[Exercise](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/live-well\/exercise\/)**: Exercising throughout the day can cause **beneficial fatigue**, but you should **avoid exercising in the late afternoon**.\n- **Ritual**: Following a series of steps before bedtime, such as putting on pyjamas, brushing teeth, brushing hair, or taking a bath, can signal to the body that bedtime is approaching.\n\nThe most important thing is for the person to **relax before bed**. There is no point in trying to fall asleep when you are stimulated or full of energy, so **relaxation measures** can be helpful. If the insomniac **still cannot fall asleep**, it is preferable to get out of bed and wait for sleep, rather than staying in bed.\n\n## **How is insomnia treated?**\nIn order to **treat insomnia**, the first thing to know is the **type of insomnia**, and what is causing it. For example when **insomnia** is a symptom or side effect of another problem, it's important to treat the underlying issue.\n\n![Man in therapy for insomnia treatment with therapist, who is filling in a form while he talks](https:\/\/staticnew-prod.topdoctors.co.uk\/files\/Image\/large\/23f3b4a61a8afa006d401a4578dc1019.png)\n\n**Treating insomnia** can be approached in a number of ways:\n\n- **Lifestyle changes:** having **good sleeping habits** can help alleviate **acute (short-term) insomnia**.\n- **[Cognitive behavioural therapy](https:\/\/www.topdoctors.co.uk\/medical-dictionary\/cognitive-behavioral-therapies)**,which is **specialised therapy for sleep** as a whole,can help alleviate **anxiety related to insomnia**.\n- Various medications can also help **alleviate insomnia** and help restore a **regular sleep schedule**.\n## **Can insomnia be cured?**\nIt's possible to**cure most cases of insomnia**, butexpert advice, treatmentand commitment to keep to a **sleep hygiene plan**is advised.\n\n## **Which specialist treats insomnia?**\n**Insomnia** is a condition that can be treated by different specialties. Specialists who can help to **treat insomnia** are **[neurologists](https:\/\/www.topdoctors.co.uk\/doctor\/neurology\/london\/)**, **[psychiatrists](https:\/\/www.topdoctors.co.uk\/doctor\/psychiatry\/birmingham\/)** and **[psychologists](https:\/\/www.topdoctors.co.uk\/doctor\/psychology\/london\/)**.","meta_canonical":null}

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Boilerpipe Text	What is insomnia? Insomnia is one of the most common sleep disorders and is defined as the inability to fall asleep or stay asleep , despite having the opportunity to sleep. This lack of rest prevents the body from recovering at night and as a consequence can cause daytime sleepiness , low concentration and an inability to feel active during the day. Insomnia can occur at bedtime, at night or in the mornings. Are there different types of insomnia? There are different types of insomnia : Acute or short-term insomnia , which usually lasts for a number of days, weeks or up to six months. It's a fairly common type of insomnia and the most typical causes include stress at work , family pressures or a traumatic event . Long-term or chronic insomnia can last a month or more. Most cases of chronic insomnia are secondary, meaning that chronic insomnia is the symptom or side effect of another problem, such as certain medical problems, medications, and other sleep disorders . It isn't often that there are cases of primary chronic insomnia . Long-term stress , emotional distress , travel and shift work can be factors. Some substances like caffeine , tobacco , and alcohol can also be a cause of insomnia . What are the symptoms of insomnia? Insomnia symptoms include: Difficulty falling asleep Difficulty staying asleep Waking early in the morning Feel irritable and tired during the day These symptoms occur despite having the opportunity to sleep . How is insomnia diagnosed? To diagnose insomnia , your specialist will take the following into account: Medical history Sleep history (details about sleeping habits) A physical exam to rule out other medical problems that can cause insomnia A sleep study What are the causes of insomnia? Common causes of insomnia include: Anxiety , depression or stress Shift work Jet lag Recreational drugs Alcohol Caffeine Tobacco Noise An uncomfortable bed An uncomfortable sleeping environment (e.g. too hot or too cold) Other medical conditions (e.g. Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s ) Overactive thyroid Pain Side effects of medication Can insomnia be prevented? Keep in mind that not everyone who has trouble sleeping has insomnia . To avoid insomnia , it is important to have good sleep hygiene : Bedtime : sleep follows a rhythm, which if we break it, can cause sleep disturbances . This is why it is important to try to go to sleep at more or less the same time every day because if you go to bed earlier, the body does not recognise that your 'bedtime' has arrived, and it will prove challenging to fall asleep. Wake up time: be aware that the time we get up determines the time we will fall asleep later on. Napping : a person with insomnia is not advised to take naps during the day , as this will aggravate their nocturnal insomnia . Diet : it isn't recommended to go to bed hungry or on an overly full stomach. Stimulating drinks such as coffee or caffeinated tea should not be consumed in the afternoon, as a general rule, and insomniacs should try to avoid them. Exercise : Exercising throughout the day can cause beneficial fatigue , but you should avoid exercising in the late afternoon . Ritual : Following a series of steps before bedtime, such as putting on pyjamas, brushing teeth, brushing hair, or taking a bath, can signal to the body that bedtime is approaching. The most important thing is for the person to relax before bed . There is no point in trying to fall asleep when you are stimulated or full of energy, so relaxation measures can be helpful. If the insomniac still cannot fall asleep , it is preferable to get out of bed and wait for sleep, rather than staying in bed. How is insomnia treated? In order to treat insomnia , the first thing to know is the type of insomnia , and what is causing it. For example when insomnia is a symptom or side effect of another problem, it's important to treat the underlying issue. Treating insomnia can be approached in a number of ways: Lifestyle changes: having good sleeping habits can help alleviate acute (short-term) insomnia . Cognitive behavioural therapy , which is specialised therapy for sleep as a whole, can help alleviate anxiety related to insomnia . Various medications can also help alleviate insomnia and help restore a regular sleep schedule . Can insomnia be cured? It's possible to cure most cases of insomnia , but expert advice, treatment and commitment to keep to a sleep hygiene plan is advised. Which specialist treats insomnia? Insomnia is a condition that can be treated by different specialties. Specialists who can help to treat insomnia are neurologists , psychiatrists and psychologists .
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[Insomnia](https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/doctor/insomnia/) is one of the most common [sleep disorders](https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/medical-dictionary/sleep-disorders) and is defined as the inability to fall asleep or stay asleep, despite having the opportunity to sleep. This lack of rest prevents the body from recovering at night and as a consequence can cause daytime sleepiness, low concentration and an inability to feel active during the day. Insomnia can occur at bedtime, at night or in the mornings. ![Man with insomnia sat at the side of the bed at 4.30am in the morning](https://staticnew-prod.topdoctors.co.uk/files/Image/large/5c6b92dc2c0b4857d92005dc0fba0812.png) ## Are there different types of insomnia? There are different types of insomnia: - Acute or short-term insomnia, which usually lasts for a number of days, weeks or up to six months. It's a fairly common type of insomnia and the most typical causes include stress at work, family pressures or a traumatic event. - Long-term or chronic insomnia can last a month or more. Most cases of chronic insomnia are secondary, meaning that chronic insomnia is the symptom or side effect of another problem, such as certain medical problems, medications, and other [sleep disorders](https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/medical-dictionary/sleep-disorders). It isn't often that there are cases of primary chronic insomnia. Long-term stress, emotional distress, travel and shift work can be factors. Some substances like caffeine, tobacco, and alcohol can also be a cause of insomnia. ## What are the symptoms of insomnia? Insomnia symptoms include: - Difficulty falling asleep - Difficulty staying asleep - Waking early in the morning - Feel irritable and tired during the day These symptoms occur despite having the opportunity to sleep. ## How is insomnia diagnosed? To diagnose insomnia, your specialist will take the following into account: - Medical history - Sleep history (details about sleeping habits) - A physical exam to rule out other medical problems that can cause insomnia - A sleep study ## What are the causes of insomnia? Common causes of insomnia include: - [Anxiety](https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/medical-dictionary/anxiety), [depression](https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/medical-dictionary/depression) or [stress](https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/medical-dictionary/stress) - Shift work - Jet lag - Recreational drugs - Alcohol - Caffeine - Tobacco - Noise - An uncomfortable bed - An uncomfortable sleeping environment (e.g. too hot or too cold) - Other medical conditions (e.g. [Parkinson’s](https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/medical-dictionary/parkinson-s) and [Alzheimer’s](https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/medical-dictionary/alzheimer-s-disease)) - [Overactive thyroid](https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/medical-dictionary/hyperthyroidism) - Pain - Side effects of medication ## Can insomnia be prevented? Keep in mind that not everyone who has trouble sleeping has insomnia. ![Woman with insomnia brushing her hair as a bedtime ritual to help her sleep](https://staticnew-prod.topdoctors.co.uk/files/Image/large/3c85a08edc837282d852fa4311122865.png) To avoid insomnia, it is important to have good sleep hygiene: - Bedtime: sleep follows a rhythm, which if we break it, can cause sleep disturbances. This is why it is important to try to go to sleep at more or less the same time every day because if you go to bed earlier, the body does not recognise that your 'bedtime' has arrived, and it will prove challenging to fall asleep. - Wake up time: be aware that the time we get up determines the time we will fall asleep later on. - Napping: a person with insomnia is not advised to take naps during the day, as this will aggravate their nocturnal insomnia. - Diet: it isn't recommended to go to bed hungry or on an overly full stomach. Stimulating drinks such as coffee or caffeinated tea should not be consumed in the afternoon, as a general rule, and insomniacs should try to avoid them. - [Exercise](https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/): Exercising throughout the day can cause beneficial fatigue, but you should avoid exercising in the late afternoon. - Ritual: Following a series of steps before bedtime, such as putting on pyjamas, brushing teeth, brushing hair, or taking a bath, can signal to the body that bedtime is approaching. The most important thing is for the person to relax before bed. There is no point in trying to fall asleep when you are stimulated or full of energy, so relaxation measures can be helpful. If the insomniac still cannot fall asleep, it is preferable to get out of bed and wait for sleep, rather than staying in bed. ## How is insomnia treated? In order to treat insomnia, the first thing to know is the type of insomnia, and what is causing it. For example when insomnia is a symptom or side effect of another problem, it's important to treat the underlying issue. ![Man in therapy for insomnia treatment with therapist, who is filling in a form while he talks](https://staticnew-prod.topdoctors.co.uk/files/Image/large/23f3b4a61a8afa006d401a4578dc1019.png) Treating insomnia can be approached in a number of ways: - Lifestyle changes: having good sleeping habits can help alleviate acute (short-term) insomnia. - [Cognitive behavioural therapy](https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/medical-dictionary/cognitive-behavioral-therapies),which is specialised therapy for sleep as a whole,can help alleviate anxiety related to insomnia. - Various medications can also help alleviate insomnia and help restore a regular sleep schedule. ## Can insomnia be cured? It's possible tocure most cases of insomnia, butexpert advice, treatmentand commitment to keep to a sleep hygiene planis advised. ## Which specialist treats insomnia? Insomnia is a condition that can be treated by different specialties. 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Readable Markdown	## What is insomnia? [Insomnia](https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/doctor/insomnia/) is one of the most common [sleep disorders](https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/medical-dictionary/sleep-disorders) and is defined as the inability to fall asleep or stay asleep, despite having the opportunity to sleep. This lack of rest prevents the body from recovering at night and as a consequence can cause daytime sleepiness, low concentration and an inability to feel active during the day. Insomnia can occur at bedtime, at night or in the mornings. ![Man with insomnia sat at the side of the bed at 4.30am in the morning](https://staticnew-prod.topdoctors.co.uk/files/Image/large/5c6b92dc2c0b4857d92005dc0fba0812.png) ## Are there different types of insomnia? There are different types of insomnia: - Acute or short-term insomnia, which usually lasts for a number of days, weeks or up to six months. It's a fairly common type of insomnia and the most typical causes include stress at work, family pressures or a traumatic event. - Long-term or chronic insomnia can last a month or more. Most cases of chronic insomnia are secondary, meaning that chronic insomnia is the symptom or side effect of another problem, such as certain medical problems, medications, and other [sleep disorders](https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/medical-dictionary/sleep-disorders). It isn't often that there are cases of primary chronic insomnia. Long-term stress, emotional distress, travel and shift work can be factors. Some substances like caffeine, tobacco, and alcohol can also be a cause of insomnia. ## What are the symptoms of insomnia? Insomnia symptoms include: - Difficulty falling asleep - Difficulty staying asleep - Waking early in the morning - Feel irritable and tired during the day These symptoms occur despite having the opportunity to sleep. ## How is insomnia diagnosed? To diagnose insomnia, your specialist will take the following into account: - Medical history - Sleep history (details about sleeping habits) - A physical exam to rule out other medical problems that can cause insomnia - A sleep study ## What are the causes of insomnia? Common causes of insomnia include: - [Anxiety](https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/medical-dictionary/anxiety), [depression](https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/medical-dictionary/depression) or [stress](https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/medical-dictionary/stress) - Shift work - Jet lag - Recreational drugs - Alcohol - Caffeine - Tobacco - Noise - An uncomfortable bed - An uncomfortable sleeping environment (e.g. too hot or too cold) - Other medical conditions (e.g. [Parkinson’s](https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/medical-dictionary/parkinson-s) and [Alzheimer’s](https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/medical-dictionary/alzheimer-s-disease)) - [Overactive thyroid](https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/medical-dictionary/hyperthyroidism) - Pain - Side effects of medication ## Can insomnia be prevented? Keep in mind that not everyone who has trouble sleeping has insomnia. ![Woman with insomnia brushing her hair as a bedtime ritual to help her sleep](https://staticnew-prod.topdoctors.co.uk/files/Image/large/3c85a08edc837282d852fa4311122865.png) To avoid insomnia, it is important to have good sleep hygiene: - Bedtime: sleep follows a rhythm, which if we break it, can cause sleep disturbances. This is why it is important to try to go to sleep at more or less the same time every day because if you go to bed earlier, the body does not recognise that your 'bedtime' has arrived, and it will prove challenging to fall asleep. - Wake up time: be aware that the time we get up determines the time we will fall asleep later on. - Napping: a person with insomnia is not advised to take naps during the day, as this will aggravate their nocturnal insomnia. - Diet: it isn't recommended to go to bed hungry or on an overly full stomach. Stimulating drinks such as coffee or caffeinated tea should not be consumed in the afternoon, as a general rule, and insomniacs should try to avoid them. - [Exercise](https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/): Exercising throughout the day can cause beneficial fatigue, but you should avoid exercising in the late afternoon. - Ritual: Following a series of steps before bedtime, such as putting on pyjamas, brushing teeth, brushing hair, or taking a bath, can signal to the body that bedtime is approaching. The most important thing is for the person to relax before bed. There is no point in trying to fall asleep when you are stimulated or full of energy, so relaxation measures can be helpful. If the insomniac still cannot fall asleep, it is preferable to get out of bed and wait for sleep, rather than staying in bed. ## How is insomnia treated? In order to treat insomnia, the first thing to know is the type of insomnia, and what is causing it. For example when insomnia is a symptom or side effect of another problem, it's important to treat the underlying issue. ![Man in therapy for insomnia treatment with therapist, who is filling in a form while he talks](https://staticnew-prod.topdoctors.co.uk/files/Image/large/23f3b4a61a8afa006d401a4578dc1019.png) Treating insomnia can be approached in a number of ways: - Lifestyle changes: having good sleeping habits can help alleviate acute (short-term) insomnia. - [Cognitive behavioural therapy](https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/medical-dictionary/cognitive-behavioral-therapies),which is specialised therapy for sleep as a whole,can help alleviate anxiety related to insomnia. - Various medications can also help alleviate insomnia and help restore a regular sleep schedule. ## Can insomnia be cured? It's possible tocure most cases of insomnia, butexpert advice, treatmentand commitment to keep to a sleep hygiene planis advised. ## Which specialist treats insomnia? Insomnia is a condition that can be treated by different specialties. Specialists who can help to treat insomnia are [neurologists](https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/doctor/neurology/london/), [psychiatrists](https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/doctor/psychiatry/birmingham/) and [psychologists](https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/doctor/psychology/london/).
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