What are the causes of insomnia?
Jun 29, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Huang Shichang
Introduction
Insomnia may be caused by poor lifestyle habits, mental stress, anxiety disorders, hyperthyroidism, Parkinson's disease, or other factors. Excessive work or life pressure may trigger insomnia. If the above conditions occur, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly. In daily life, maintain a regular sleep schedule and ensure sufficient sleep, follow a balanced diet, and consume more fresh fruits and vegetables as well as protein-rich foods.
In general, insomnia may be caused by poor lifestyle habits, mental stress, anxiety disorders, hyperthyroidism, Parkinson's disease, and other factors. If the above conditions occur, it is recommended to seek timely medical treatment. The specific analysis is as follows:
1. Poor Lifestyle Habits
Poor lifestyle habits, such as excessive use of electronic devices and staying up late, can affect sleep quality and lead to insomnia. It is advisable to maintain regular sleep schedules—going to bed early and waking up early—and reduce the use of electronic devices.
2. Mental Stress
Excessive work or life stress can reduce immune function, cause mental tension, and trigger insomnia. In daily life, symptoms can be relieved through yoga, listening to music, or psychological counseling.
3. Anxiety Disorder
Anxiety disorder is usually associated with long-term mental tension and excessive stress, which may increase sympathetic nervous system excitability and thereby cause insomnia. Symptoms may include palpitations, tension, and restlessness. Patients should follow medical advice and take medications such as lorazepam tablets, buspirone hydrochloride tablets, or sertraline hydrochloride tablets for treatment.
4. Hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism is generally related to excessive secretion of thyroid hormones and increased metabolic activity, which may heighten nervous system excitability and lead to insomnia. Symptoms may also include palpitations and excessive sweating. Under a doctor’s guidance, patients may take medications such as methimazole tablets, propylthiouracil tablets, or carbimazole tablets for treatment.
5. Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's disease may be triggered by genetic factors, emotional changes, and other causes, potentially leading to dopamine metabolism dysfunction in the midbrain and central nervous system degeneration. Sleep disturbances such as insomnia are common. Additional symptoms may include tremors and bradykinesia. Patients should follow medical instructions and use medications such as compound levodopa tablets, trihexyphenidyl hydrochloride tablets, or amantadine hydrochloride tablets for treatment.
Maintain a regular sleep schedule and sufficient sleep duration, eat a balanced diet, and consume more fresh fruits, vegetables, and protein-rich foods.
