You’re not alone if you’re struggling to fall asleep or stay asleep. Chronic insomnia affects 10% of adults in the United States. Not getting enough sleep is detrimental to every aspect of your life. Triple-board certified internal medicine physician, Suleman, Lalani, MD, PA, in Sugar Land, Texas, understands how sleepless nights can be a detriment to your physical and mental health and offers treatment to help your insomnia. To get help for your sleepless nights, call the office today or request an appointment online.
Insomnia is a sleep disorder that affects your ability to fall asleep, stay asleep, or causes you to wake up too early. It can leave you feeling exhausted, especially after you first wake up. Insomnia is a common sleep problem that affects millions of adults in the United States every night and can impact your day-to-day activity, as well as your mental and physical health.
While sleep needs vary from person-to-person, it’s generally recommended that most adults get seven to eight hours of sleep. If your inability to get a good night’s sleep is hurting your quality of life, it’s time to call Dr. Lalani so he can help you devise a plan that improves your quality of sleep.
Your inability to sleep may have any number of causes. Common causes of insomnia include:
An underlying health condition, such as arthritis or depression, may also affect your sleep schedule. Another sleep disorder, such as sleep apnea, can also make it difficult for you to sleep soundly through the night.
Dr. Lalani conducts a thorough examination to diagnose your insomnia and, most importantly, identify the underlying cause. Your examination may include:
If Dr. Lalani isn’t able to identify the underlying cause of your insomnia after an examination or your sleep doesn’t improve despite treatment, he may recommend a sleep study to rule out other sleeping disorders.
Treatment for your insomnia may depend on the underlying cause. Dr. Lalani works closely with you to develop an individualized treatment plan that helps you sleep soundly so you feel more rested.
Your treatment plan may include:
If necessary, Dr. Lalani may recommend cognitive behavioral therapy to help you develop behaviors and habits that support better sleep.
Insomnia can affect every aspect of your life, but it is a treatable condition. Call Dr. Lalani’s office today or request a consultation online.
