A sleep disorder characterized by difficulty initiating or maintaining sleep; this difficulty does not occur in the context of another sleep disorder and is not etiologically linked to a mental disorder, substance use, or a general medical condition.
Symptoms of Primary insomnia
The following features are indicative of Primary insomnia:
sleepiness
fatigue
alertness
daytime sleepiness
low energy
irritability
depressed mood
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Common Causes of Primary insomnia
The following are the most common causes of Primary insomnia:
hyperthyroidism
psychological stress
restless leg syndrome
chronic pain
heart failure
heartburn
Other Causes of Primary insomnia
The following are the less common causes of Primary insomnia:
previous thoracic surgery
periodic limb movement disorder
poor sleep hygiene
Risk Factors for Primary insomnia
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Primary insomnia:
hypertension
diabetes
myocardial infarction
stroke
transient ischemic attack
Prevention of Primary insomnia
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Primary insomnia. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
do not drink caffeinated drinks before going to sleep
maintaining sleep hygiene
avoiding daytime naps
maintaining normal weight
exercise regularly
avoiding use of alcohol
quit smoking
Occurrence of Primary insomnia
Number of Cases
The following are the number of Primary insomnia cases seen each year worldwide:
Very common > 10 Million cases
Common Gender
Primary insomnia can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Primary insomnia
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Primary insomnia:
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders fifth edition (DSM-5): To diagnose the type of insomnia
Complications of Primary insomnia if untreated
It is not know if Primary insomnia causes complications if left untreated.
Self-care for Primary insomnia
The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Primary insomnia:
do not drink caffeinated drinks before going to sleep
maintaining sleep hygiene
avoiding daytime naps
maintaining normal weight
exercise regularly
avoiding use of alcohol
quit smoking
Alternative Medicine for Treatment of Primary insomnia
The following alternate medicine and therapies are known to help in the treatment or management of Primary insomnia:
Cognitive behavioral therapy: Improve symptoms of insomnia
Last updated date
This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.
This page provides information for Primary insomnia.