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Symptoms of Insomnia |
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Difficulty falling asleep
Waking up frequently during the night
Waking up too early in the morning
Waking up tired
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Other Tests
If your doctor runs out of options, you may be sent to a sleep disorders center, usually run by a medical school, private health care provider or hospital.
Specialized sleep studies are usually done if:
- There is a possibility you have a specific sleep disorder, such as narcolepsy, restless legs syndrome or sleep apnea.
- The problem is long standing (lasting more than six months).
- The problem is maintaining sleep rather than falling asleep.
Depending upon your case, you may need to stay overnight or you may be asked to bring home a small piece of recording equipment. Your doctor will tell you which kind of test you will undergo.
In the Encyclopedia: Narcolepsy
Central nervous system depressants
Sleep disorders
Anti-insomnia drugs
This article was reviewed and updated June 2007.
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