Causes of Insomnia

Insomnia can be caused by many things. One cause of insomnia is what triggers stress. For example, because he is too worried about work, health or financial condition. Stress can also be caused by mourning events, such as illness or death of a close partner or family.

Other causes of insomnia include:

• Psychological disorders, including:

• Anxiety disorders, such as panic and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
• Psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia.
• Mood disorders, such as depression or bipolar disorder.

• Health problems, including:

• Hormonal disorders, such as hyperthyroidism.
• Heart disorders, such as heart failure and angina.
• Muscle and joint disorders, such as arthritis (arthritis).
• Urinary tract disorders, such as prostate enlargement or urinary incontinence.
• Indigestion, for example GERD
• Respiratory disorders, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
• Nerve disorders, such as Parkinson's disease or Alzheimer's disease.
• Sleep disorders, such as restless leg syndrome, sleep apnea, and narcolepsy.
• Diabetes
• Cancer.

• Unhealthy lifestyles, such as smoking, abusing drugs, and consuming excessive alcohol or caffeinated drinks.

•      Medicines, including:

•          Antidepressants, such as fluoxetine and
•          Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen.
•          Asthma medications, such as salbutamol, salmeterol, and theophylline.
•          Anti seizure medication.
•          Stimulant drugs, such as methylphenidate to treat hyperactive disorders (ADHD) or modafinil to treat narcolepsy.
•          High blood pressure medications, such as beta blockers.

•      Environmental factors, such as noise, lights that are too bright, and temperatures that are too cold or too hot, so that it can interfere with sleep. 

Risk factors for insomnia

Although anyone can suffer from insomnia, several factors can increase the risk of developing this disease. Among others are:

• Female sex Hormonal changes during menstruation and during menopause can disrupt sleep patterns. In addition, insomnia can also occur during pregnancy.
• Age over 60 years. Health conditions and sleep patterns change with age and increase the risk of insomnia.
• Medical conditions The risk of insomnia is greater in people with health, physical or mental problems.
• Change activity calendar. This factor can interfere with sleep patterns, for example due to changes in work schedules.
• Stress Mild stress can cause temporary insomnia. The longer and more serious the stress, the greater the risk of chronic insomnia.

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