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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Sleep disturbance (difficulty |
Many causes. |
See Insomnia. |
| falling asleep, staying asleep or |
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| remaining asleep). |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Sleeping problems (sleepiness |
Adverse reaction or side |
Consult doctor. |
| or insomnia). |
effect of drug. |
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| Use of prescription or non- |
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| prescription drug, such as appetite |
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| suppressants.decongestants or |
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| diuretics. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Sleeping problems following late, |
Common occurrence. |
Eat lighter or earlier |
| heavy dinner or consumption of 3 |
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dinner. |
| or more alcoholic beverages at |
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Decrease alcohol |
| night. |
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consumption. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Sleeping problems. |
Stimulant effect of caffeine. |
Decrease use of caffeine, |
| Use of caffeine-containing |
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especially during late |
| beverage or drug. |
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afternoon or evening. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Sleeping problems. |
Common occurrence. |
Begin an exercise |
| Sedentary lifestyle. |
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program. Consult your |
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doctor first if you have any |
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chronic illness or are at |
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risk for heart disease. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Change in sleep pattern in person |
Normal occurrence; less |
Nothing. |
| over age 60. |
sleep may be needed with |
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aging. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Inability to fall asleep. |
Effect of stress. |
See Anxiety. |
| Daytime tension. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Wakefulness during night, plus |
Depression. |
See Depression. |
| 2 or more of following: |
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| Reduced sex drive. |
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| Inability to concentrate. |
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| Lowered self-esteem. |
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| Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, |
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| self-reproach. |
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| Fatigue. |
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| Loss of pleasure in usual |
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| activities. |
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| Poor appetite or overeating. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Sleeping problems. |
Withdrawal symptom. |
Nothing. Normal sleep |
| Recent withdrawal from |
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pattern should return |
| narcotics, sleeping pills, |
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within several weeks. |
| tranquilizers or alcohol. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Sleeping problems. |
Adverse reaction or side |
Discontinue use of drug. |
| Use of illegal drug. |
effect of drug. |
See Drug Abuse & |
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Addiction. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Sleeping problems, plus 2 or |
Overactive thyroid gland. |
See Hyperthyroidism. |
| more of following: |
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| Excessive sweating. |
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| Unexplained weight loss. |
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| Increased appetite. |
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| Anxiety. |
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| Rapid or irregular heartbeat. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Sleep problems. |
Chronic mild depression. |
See Dysthymia. |
| Poor appetite. |
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| Self-pity and pessimism. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Sleep attacks that may occur up |
Sleep disorder. |
See Narcolepsy. |
| to 10 times a day. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Sleepiness. |
Underactive thyroid gland. |
See Hypothyroidism. |
| Constipation. |
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| Decreased tolerance for hot or |
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| cold. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Fitful sleep. |
Fluid in lungs caused by |
See Congestive Heart |
| Shortness of breath when |
heart condition. |
Failure. |
| awake. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Long periods of not breathing |
Breathing problem. |
See Sleep Apnea. |
| when asleep. |
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| Choking while sleeping. |
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| Snoring. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Poor sleep habits in infants, |
Vitamin deficiency. |
See Vitamin D Deficiency. |
| such as restlessness and |
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| profuse sweating. |
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| Delayed motor skills. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Difficulty in remaining asleep. |
Muscle inflammation. |
See Fibrositis. |
| Stiffness and weakness. |
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| Sudden, painful muscular |
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| spasms. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Child has sleepless nights. |
Behavior disorder. |
See Attention Deficit |
| Child is restless during day. |
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Hyperactivity Disorder. |
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