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Sleep problems

The Sleep Medicine Center also focuses on the treatment of insomnia, the most common sleep disorder. It is manifested by difficulty falling asleep, frequent night wakings or early morning awakenings, and unrefreshing sleep.

Typical symptoms include fatigue, exhaustion, irritability, impaired mood, concentration and performance during the day. Chronic insomnia can significantly affect quality of life and contribute to the development of other conditions such as depression, anxiety or high blood pressure.

 

Insomnia

Insomnia can be short-term (acute), lasting a few days to weeks, or long-term (chronic) if it persists for more than three months and occurs at least three times a week.

The most common triggers include stress, psychological strain, lifestyle changes, but also certain illnesses (e.g. depression, chronic pain, neurological diseases) or the use of drugs and stimulants (e.g. caffeine, nicotine).

Untreated insomnia can lead to general physical and mental exhaustion, memory impairment, and a higher risk of accidents or work failure.

 

How does the examination work?

You will attend the centre at a pre-arranged time and report to reception. Bring a referral from your treating physician and any other documentation (e.g. reports from a psychiatrist, neurologist or other specialist).

During the initial examination, the doctor will make a detailed assessment of your problems, sleeping habits, lifestyle and psychological state. In some cases, he or she will recommend an EEG, MRI, sleep diary, actigraphy (long-term monitoring of your sleep rhythm) or nocturnal polysomnography to rule out other sleep disorders.

 

Treatment of insomnia

The Sleep Medicine Centre uses both pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments in its treatment.

One of the mainstays of non-pharmacological treatment is cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), a psychological method that helps modify inappropriate sleep patterns, thinking and sleep-related emotions.

The therapy usually includes:

  • Adjustment of sleeping patterns and sleep hygiene
  • training in relaxation techniques
  • working with thoughts that impair falling asleep
  • regular routines for getting up and going to bed

In addition, at the Sleep Medicine Centre we also use neurostimulation, a non-pharmacological type of treatment that uses magnetic current stimulation (rTMS) or low-intensity direct current stimulation (tDCS).

For patients suffering from insomnia, there is also a stationary group that combines psychotherapeutic elements and physical exercise.

Risk factors for the development of insomnia

STRESS AND PSYCHOLOGICAL TENSION
Most common cause. Typical in challenging life situations - e.g. job loss, break-up, illness in the family.
IRREGULAR REGIME
Changing working hours, travelling across time zones, night shifts.
INCORRECT BEDTIME HABITS
Excessive screen viewing, late dinners, consumption of caffeine or alcohol.
OTHER DISEASES
E.g. chronic pain, reflux, psychological disorders, restless legs syndrome.
HIGH AGE
With increasing age, melatonin production decreases and the risk of insomnia increases.

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