Question 1

i think my 2 yr old has allergies. i bought childrens zyrtec (cetirizine) but im afraid of side effects. is it more common for insomnia?

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Not really: Zyrtec (cetirizine) is able to cross into the brain and effect the thinking process.Most kids or adults are actually sedated by its actions, which is why they advise giving it in the evening. A percentage of folks will have the opposite effect, probably 1/20, which could interfere with sleep.The response is unique to each &amp; consistent.You can try it once and see if the kid gets hyper.If not it should work fine

Question 2

what causes insomnia?

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Many causes: Poor sleep hygiene/rituals- watching tv/ doing internet stuff and other mental activities prior to sleeping, worrying & drinkingcaffeinated drink, medication side effects, working graveyard shift, anxiety, depression, medical illness among others.
If it's chronic, try some over the counter meds- benadryl, (diphenhydramine) unisom, melatonin, sleepy time tea etc.
If they don't work, ask your dr for prescription drug.

Question 3

i think i have insomnia  ?

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Insomnia: Basic symptoms: ongoing difficulty falling asleep, frequent awakening during the night, waking up too early, and fatigue upon awakening. Recommend eval with your doctor and keeping a diary of sleep practices for 1-2 weeks that includes monitoring of sleep hygeine behaviors and sleep difficulties (daily onset/awakening).  see link in the comments section for info on sleep hygeine behaviors.

Question 4

how is insomnia first treated?

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It depend on the: Underling cause of the and what kind, it range from.If insomnia is caused by a short-term change in the sleep/wake schedule, as with jet lag, your sleep schedule may return to normal on its own. Making lifestyle changes to help you sleep better can also help. If your insomnia makes it hard for you to function during the day, talk to your doctor.The kind need more details, se the below link.

Question 5

how should insomnia be treated?

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Doctor can evaluate: Insomnia has many causes, so an evaluation by a primary care doctor is needed. Getting rid of a problem causing insomnia will usually work, but sometimes no cause is found. Doctors may give medications to help fall asleep & stay asleep. Depression, anxiety, hormonal imbalances, pain, medicines, ambient noise, tinnitus, jet lag, etc... All can cause insomnia. "sleep medicine" doctors can also help.

Question 6

why have i always had insomnia?

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I would love to: answer this for you, but I need much more information.  I need to know your general medical history, the history of this disorder, what has not worked and what has, your sleep environment, your psychological status, and your family medical history.  As you can see this is an involved process.  Visit with your doctor who can eliminate some of the possibilities and treat or refer.

Question 7

what kind of insomnia are there?

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Insomnia: Depends on the classification; one is Primary &amp; Secondary insomnia, another is Initial &amp; Terminal insomnia, another is short-term &amp; chronic insomnia, etc.

Question 8

i have insomnia what are the cures

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Vague: There can be many, many causes of insomnia- stress, psychological issues, illness, breathing problems, allergies, sleep apnea, etc.  I would consider seeing your doctor, whom may refer you to a sleep specialist.  Meds are not the answer, if possible.

Question 9

what are the types of insomnia and what causes them?

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Thre are type of: Insomnia is categorised into 3 types, measured the length of time you have insomnia for. These types 3 types are are transient, acute and chronic insomnia.
Please read the treatment in the web below.

Question 10

can i die of insomnia?

Accepted Answer

No: You can't really die of insomnia as long as you get some sleep. There are reports of someone dying from playing too much video games but probably more from being sedentary than from lack of sleep.

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