Treatments for Insomnia

June 10, 2008 - 7:30am

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Treatments for Insomnia

by ]]>Editorial Staff And Contributors]]>

The treatment and management of ]]>insomnia]]> depends on its underlying cause. Transient or intermittent insomnia may not need treatment since it lasts only a few days. When treatment is needed, as in chronic insomnia, it may involve lifestyle changes, medications, and other treatments.

The first step in treating insomnia is to identify and treat any underlying medical or psychological problems. The ultimate goal is to achieve a normal and restorative pattern of sleep.

Treatment involves the following:

]]>Lifestyle changes]]>
]]>Medications]]>
]]>Surgery]]>
]]>Other treatments]]>
]]>Complementary and alternative treatments]]>

References:

National Center on Sleep Disorders Research website. Available at: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/about/ncsdr/index.htm .

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute website. Available at: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/ .

National Sleep Foundation website. Available at: http://www.sleepfoundation.org/ .

Last reviewed February 2009 by ]]> Rimas Lukas, MD]]>

Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.