Insomnia is a problem that so many people have. Most associate it with constant stress, take sleeping pills and don't worry that they have a more serious problem. However, this is harmful because insomnia can be a symptom of much more dangerous he alth problems
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To be honest, insomnia should not be ignored at all - even if it is just a manifestation of stress, it already speaks of some kind of nervous exhaustion, which can have unpleasant consequences. But insomnia, as a symptom of illness - is an even worse option.
We suggest you familiarize yourself with the reasons why you have sleep problems.
Depression
Classic depression associated with specific problems in brain biochemistry. Chronic lack of serotonin and dopamine, problems with other mediators necessary for the normal functioning of nerve cells. And not surprisingly, all this is reflected in the quality of sleep. No psychology - pure biochemistry.
Cardiovascular System Problems
There is a pretty clear link between an increased risk of heart problems and sleep disorders. The connection is direct, but the mechanism has not yet been studied. However, statistically, it has already been confirmed. Therefore, those people whose doctors have determined an increased risk of a heart attack or other heart disease should be able to normalize the quality of their sleep as soon as possible. Albeit with pills.
Thyroid Diseases
Since this gland is actively involved in the production of hormones, problems with it affect the entire hormonal system. Including the secretion of endogenous melatonin - the sleep hormone. And the problems will be with hypofunction of the gland and with hyperfunction.
Sleep Apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea is a common disease that is characterized by repeated episodes of partial (hypopnea, hypo- decrease, weakening; pnoe- breathing) or complete (apnea; a- absence, deprivation, pnoe- breathing) collapse (collapse) of the upper airway during sleep lasting 10 seconds or more, which is associated with limited or complete interruption of respiratory flow to the lower airway, hypoxemia (low blood oxygen level), and arousals (micro-awakenings).
Polycystic ovary syndrome
Again, if the problems start with one hormone, then the others also have a negative effect. In the case of polycystic disease, menstrual disorders will be observed due to disruption of the cyclic release of estrogen and progesterone. And insomnia, both due to melatonin issues and as symptoms with general irritation and stress.
Restless legs syndrome
Without objective reasons, you have unpleasant sensations in your legs, especially in the evening and at night, which interfere with normal sleep. Also, the constant fatigue of the lower limbs and the need to take a position where you don't feel so much pain.
