Can’t Sleep? Why You Should Be Checked

It is so frustrating when you can’t sleep or fall asleep at night even when you are so tired.  A bad night of sleep can cause you to feel groggy or unproductive throughout the day.   Insomnia is a sleep disorder.  People who suffer from insomnia have a difficult time falling asleep or staying asleep at night, resulting in feeling fatigued, moody, and irritable during the day.  

Some people suffer short-term insomnia; it is usually due to a temporary interruption of routine. Others suffer chronic insomnia and it is more likely caused by unhealthy daytime and bedtime habits, such as having an irregular sleep schedule, drinking caffeinated beverages late in the day, or eating heavy meals before bedtime. Possible causes of insomnia may be psychological and medical.  Insomnia can be a symptom of other sleep disorders, including sleep apnea, which is a serious medical problem. 

For more information contact, Anna Lee, D.D.S.