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Suggest Treatment For Insomnia Other Than Taking Sleeping Pills
Hi, My husband is suffering from insomnia, and is unable to sleep in night . To be very precise, he gets up in night and unable to sleep for 4 to 5 hr, again he is sleepy in early morning , when it is time to go to office. He does not want to take sleeping pills as he is afraid that it will land him in habit. Please suggest the doc. who will treat him with out insisting on sleeping pills. We are from Mumbai.
Fri, 18 Jul 2014
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The available description of your husband is not enough to make a diagnosis to suggest a treatment. Although at this stage try to follow the sleep hygiene which may be helpful for your husband.
You need to take care of following factors
Darkness - Avoid lights in bedroom, including night-lights or low power lights. Take care to cover the windows with blinds or curtains so outside light do not interfere with your sleep.
Temperature - the temperature of your bedroom should be cool enough to necessitate blankets for warmth. Keeping the room temperature around 20-25 degree Celsius is ideal for sound sleep.
Quietness - Old saying of “falling asleep and maintaining sleep is easier if your sleep environment is void of noise” holds more truth today. If it is not possible for you to have quiet environment then use of earplugs or a "white noise machine" is worth considering idea.
Comfort - To have a sound and refreshing sleep use of mattress that is comfortable enough to support your back is one of the important factors of good sleep environment.
If you have tried all these things than it is better for you to see a doctor who will decide what is appropriate medicine for him. Currently there are medicines which are not habit forming.
'Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help".
Thanks
Thanks for using health care magic.
The available description of your husband is not enough to make a diagnosis to suggest a treatment. Although at this stage try to follow the sleep hygiene which may be helpful for your husband.
You need to take care of following factors
Darkness - Avoid lights in bedroom, including night-lights or low power lights. Take care to cover the windows with blinds or curtains so outside light do not interfere with your sleep.
Temperature - the temperature of your bedroom should be cool enough to necessitate blankets for warmth. Keeping the room temperature around 20-25 degree Celsius is ideal for sound sleep.
Quietness - Old saying of “falling asleep and maintaining sleep is easier if your sleep environment is void of noise” holds more truth today. If it is not possible for you to have quiet environment then use of earplugs or a "white noise machine" is worth considering idea.
Comfort - To have a sound and refreshing sleep use of mattress that is comfortable enough to support your back is one of the important factors of good sleep environment.
If you have tried all these things than it is better for you to see a doctor who will decide what is appropriate medicine for him. Currently there are medicines which are not habit forming.
'Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help".
Thanks
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