WHAT CAUSES INSOMNIA? HIGH SUGAR INTAKE?
November 21, 2009
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Stress and anxiety also cause insomnia.
A person can have primary or secondary insomnia.
Primary insomnia – having sleep problems that are not directly associated with any other health condition or problem.
Secondary insomnia – having sleep problems because of something else, such as a health condition (like depression, heartburn, cancer, asthma, arthritis), pain, medication they are taking, or a substance they are using (like alcohol).
Insomnia can be short-term (called acute insomnia) or last a long time (called chronic insomnia).
Short-term insomnia (acute insomnia)- can last from one night to a few weeks. It is often caused by emotional or physical discomfort, and can be related to a single specific event.
Chronic (long-term) insomnia is when a person has insomnia at least 3 nights a week for 1 month or longer.
It can be caused by many things and often occurs along with other health problems. Common causes of chronic insomnia are depression, chronic stress, and pain or discomfort at night.
Insomnia has many possible causes. Most people have trouble falling asleep every once in a while, but some people experience insomnia on a regular basis. Chronic insomnia can be attributed to poor sleep habits, but it may also be a symptom of another health problem, so it’s advisable to consult a doctor if insomnia is an issue.
There are many useful online resources with information about insomnia. Yahoo! Health is a good starting place. Causes mentioned in this article include emotional stress or depression; use of alcohol, tobacco, or caffeine; chronic pain or other physical conditions such as breathing problems; lack of exercise; and other sleep disorders such as sleep apnea.
High sugar intake, particularly right before bedtime, could have a stimulting effect that makes it difficult to fall asleep. A web search on “insomnia sugar” yields many pages that draw a connection, but it’s difficult to locate authoritative sources in the results.
In general, a healthy, balanced diet that avoids excess sugar intake can help prevent various health problems, and may lead to a reduction in insomnia.