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Post a new topicby contentuser on Wed Dec 19, 2007 12:00 pm


Insomnia Diagnosis


Because insomnia is a sleep disorder qualified by other conditions, an insomnia diagnosis usually is made as a result of one or more of these conditions. Conditions that lead to insomnia include delayed sleep-phase syndrome (DSPS) and stress. Assessment for insomnia begins with the documentation of a complete sleep history and an evaluation of the patient's sleep hygiene. A medical history is obtained and a physical examination is performed to determine if underlyin...Read the full article
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