Patient question
Sleeping problem
Likely cause
Sleeping problem can be either
Difficulty in initiating sleep - insomia
Difficulty in maintaining sleep - arousals secondary to obstructive sleep apnea / other causes
Sleeping problem can be due to systemic disease like cardiovascular causes
Respiratory tract related disease
Depression
Most young people suffer from circadian rhythm sleep disorders
What to watch for
Depression
Shortness of breath
Excessive sleeping in day time
Snoring
What you can do
Maintaining a good sleep hygiene
When to see a doctor
When your sleeping problem is not receiving with appropriate sleep hygiene
Lack of sleep causing tiredness and fatigue
This is general information from a verified doctor and is not a diagnosis or a substitute for an in-person consultation. In an emergency, seek immediate medical care.
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