Insomnia: causes
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Insomnia: causes. Paradoxical (subjective), Psycho-physiologic: heightened arousal with, Inadequate sleep hygiene. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Primary insomnia: classification
- Paradoxical (subjective)
- Psycho-physiologic: heightened arousal with
- Inadequate sleep hygiene
- Behavioural insomnia of childhood
- Idiopathic
Risk factors
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Predisposing personality types
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Psychiatric causes
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Medical causes
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Drug-induced
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Synonym
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References
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