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Insomnia concerns

Insomnia concerns

Overview

Most sleep issues concerning insomnia can be corrected by making a few simple changes. An individual should talk with a health care provider if he or she is having difficulty falling asleep, awakening several times throughout the night, having early morning awakenings or having marked difficulty getting out of bed in the morning.

Review Date 4/18/2024

Updated by: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Clinical Professor, Department of Family Medicine, UW Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.