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Is insomnia related to brain or need to do mri ct scan if all body result is normal?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Many issues can: Contribute to insomnia. 1 issue is poor sleep hygiene. Try addressing sleep hygiene, if not improving sleep than sleep medicine eval may be appropriate. The determination of whether or not an MRI would ever be indicated can be made as differential diagnosis is considered. No normally needed.Retire ; rise same time each day. Keep bedroom dark ; cool ; use only for sex ; sleep. Turn off tv. No naps.

Answered 6/10/2014

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Dr. Terry Peery answered

Specializes in Neurology

No scans needed: Insomnia is difficulty initiating sleep or maintaining sleep. It is recommended that you talk to your doctor to determine if your insomnia is primary or if there is a secondary cause, such as sleep apnea, periodic limb movements, or other causes. We typically do not recommend imaging studies for insomnia. Treatment for insomnia includes medications and cognitive behavioral therapy.

Answered 5/26/2016

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Insomnia: Insomnia is related to the brain, but MRI scan will not delineate "why" you can't sleep. I suggest consulting with a psychiatrist and/or sleep medicine physician, insomnia can result from primary sleep disorders like sleep apnea, and also from psychiatric conditions like depression and anxiety disorders. Effective reatment is possible only with a thorough evaluation first. Best wishes.

Answered 6/10/2014

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