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What Is The Cause And Treatment For Insomnia?
Question: Hello I have been worried I might got sporadic fatal insomina. Its very rare but all my symptoms point to it.high blood pressure, high pulse rate. Hardly ever sleep, shaking. Panic attacks. I am going to go see a doc but its been quite scary. I do not know what to do anymore.
Brief Answer:
Secondary insomnia...
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thank you for posting!
I have read your query and I understand your problem.
According to your symptoms, I think that you suffer from secondary insomnia, which may be related to the high blood pressure. Another factor that might have caused it, is stress which i would relate to panic attacks.
Diagnosis simply consists of physical examination, medical history and sleep history. You may want to keep a diary for a week or two, keeping track of your sleep patterns.
The physical examination will provide clues for any possible cause of insomnia, and the treatment of these causes should be done first.
I also think you need to see a psychiatrist.
Ask me for anything unclear.
Take care,
Dr. Behar.
Secondary insomnia...
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thank you for posting!
I have read your query and I understand your problem.
According to your symptoms, I think that you suffer from secondary insomnia, which may be related to the high blood pressure. Another factor that might have caused it, is stress which i would relate to panic attacks.
Diagnosis simply consists of physical examination, medical history and sleep history. You may want to keep a diary for a week or two, keeping track of your sleep patterns.
The physical examination will provide clues for any possible cause of insomnia, and the treatment of these causes should be done first.
I also think you need to see a psychiatrist.
Ask me for anything unclear.
Take care,
Dr. Behar.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
I did not know High blood pressure could cause insomnia. I was having high blood pressure and high heart rate before the insomnia. I am going to see a Psychiatrist this thursday. However I cannot see my GP doc till the third on my birthday next month. Thank you for taking the time to hear me out. Been scared that I have something fatal.
Brief Answer:
High blood pressure treatment...
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for writing back.
Yes, it's true that high blood pressure may be a cause to insomnia. I think that the correct treatment of high blood pressure and relieving stress, will bring you back to normal.
If you don't need any further clarifications, please close the discussion and rate the answer.
Wish you good health,
Dr. Behar.
High blood pressure treatment...
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for writing back.
Yes, it's true that high blood pressure may be a cause to insomnia. I think that the correct treatment of high blood pressure and relieving stress, will bring you back to normal.
If you don't need any further clarifications, please close the discussion and rate the answer.
Wish you good health,
Dr. Behar.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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