Sleep is like recharging the body’s energy. If you get enough restful sleep, all systems in the body will function well, including the body’s immune system. On the other hand, whenever there is a problem with insomnia or insufficient rest, the body’s energy decreases, organs do not function efficiently or fully. If left untreated for a long time, it will have long-term effects on both physical health and quality of life. Therefore, it is advisable to see a doctor at the early stage to identify the cause and promptly address it correctly.
How can the causes of insomnia be diagnosed?
- Taking a medical history to understand lifestyle, consider the root causes of stress or other triggering factors such as drinking tea, coffee, soda, or using social media before bedtime. The blue light from mobile phone screens reduces melatonin production, which can cause insomnia. Even browsing websites excessively to follow COVID-19 news can lead to anxiety and result in insomnia as well.
- Additional laboratory tests such as checking hormone levels in the body, neurotransmitter tests, or intestinal examinations.
How is the problem of “insomnia” treated?
Doctors will treat by providing vitamins and supplements as appropriate, advising lifestyle behavior adjustments tailored to you, using melatonin, and in some cases, prescribing sleeping pills for short-term use to allow the body to rest fully. This is combined with behavioral changes to address the root cause of insomnia. Once the insomnia is resolved, the medication will be gradually reduced and stopped.
Quality sleep is an important component of good health for everyone. Therefore, the various diagnostic tests recommended by doctors are very important because the solutions provided may not only treat a specific disease but also benefit other health problems. Similarly, adopting healthy behaviors will provide benefits not only in one aspect but also contribute to overall holistic health.
