What is secondary insomnia?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz answered:Secondary insomnia, which is the most common type of insomnia, is a symptom or a side effect of something else, like illness, stress, anxiety, hormonal imbalance, or depression. A few causes of secondary insomnia are:
- Depression or anxiety
- Chronic pain, including fibromyalgia, migraine or arthritis
- Gastrointestinal problems, including heartburn
- Sleep apnea or restless leg syndrome
- Stroke
- Alzheimer's disease
- Menopause
- Side effects from medicine, including those that treat asthma, heart problems, and allergies
- Caffeine, alcohol, or tobacco
- A poor sleep environment
Secondary insomnia, which is the most common type of insomnia, is a symptom or a side effect of something else, like illness, stress, anxiety, hormonal imbalance, or depression. A few causes of secondary insomnia are: Depression or anxiety... More -
Staness Jonekos answered:Secondary insomnia is a symptom or side effect of some other problem, and is the most common type of insomnia. Most menopause-related sleeplessness, for example, is secondary insomnia. Among its causes are:
- Certain medical conditions: sleep apnea, arthritis, chronic pain,
headaches, asthma, overactive thyroid, hot flashes, heartburn,
sleep disorders (restless leg syndrome, sleep-related breathing
problems) - Medicines: asthma medicines, allergy and cold medicines, beta
blockers - Substances: caffeine, stimulants, tobacco, alcohol
Secondary insomnia is a symptom or side effect of some other problem, and is the most common type of insomnia. Most menopause-related sleeplessness, for example, is secondary insomnia. Among its causes are: Certain medical conditions: sleep... More - Certain medical conditions: sleep apnea, arthritis, chronic pain,
