Insomnia Center - Worcester, MA
Worcester Sleep Specialist Doctors for InsomniaType of Physician: Sleep Specialist What is a Sleep Specialist? A subspecialty certification by the Board of Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, or Psychiatry & Neurology; practitioners are trained in the diagnosis and management of clinical conditions that occur during sleep, that disturb sleep, or that are affected by dis Specialty: Sleep Medicine Common Name: Sleep Medicine Sleep Specialist Doctors in Worcester *![]() Jayant G Phadke MD ![]() UMass Memorial Pulmonary Center ![]() UMass Memorial Pulmonary Center ![]() The Physicians of 200 Lincoln St ![]() Sleep Health Centers ![]() Lung Specialists of The Merrimack Valley ![]() Caritas Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine ![]() Sleep Health Centers ![]() Sleep Health Centers ![]() Sleep Health Centers ![]() Sleep Health Centers ![]() Sleep Health Centers ![]() Sleep Health Centers ![]() Sleep Health Centers ![]() Sleep Health Centers ![]() Sleep Health Centers ![]() Sleep Health Centers ![]() Sleep Health Centers ![]() Boston Medical Center Pulmonary ![]() Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital ![]() Sleep Health Centers ![]() Harbor Medical & Associates ![]() Arun B Rajan MD Worcester, MassachusettsUpcoming Local Events2012-06-10
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InsomniaWhat is insomnia?Insomnia is defined as difficulty initiating or maintaining sleep, or both, despite adequate opportunity and time to sleep, leading to impaired daytime functioning. Insomnia may be due to poor quality or quantity of sleep. Insomnia is very common and occurs in 30% to 50% of the general population. Approximately 10% of the population may suffer from chronic (long-standing) insomnia. Insomnia affects people of all ages including children, although it is more common in adults and its frequency increases with age. In general, women are affected more frequently than men. Insomnia may be divided into three classes based on the duration of symptoms.
Insomnia can also be classified based on the underlying reasons for insomnia such as sleep hygiene, medical conditions, sleep disorders, stress factors, and so on. It is important to make a distinction between insomnia and other similar terminology; short duration sleep and sleep deprivation.
What causes insomnia?Insomnia may have many causes and, as described earlier, it can be classified based upon the underlying cause. Situational and stress factors leading... Recommended Reading Related to InsomniaWhat is hyperthyroidism?Hyperthyroidism is a condition in which an overactive thyroid gland is producing an excessive amount of thyroid hormones that circulate in the blood. ("Hyper" means "over" in Greek). Thyrotoxicosis is a toxic condition that is caused by an excess of thyroid hormones from any cause. Thyrotoxicosis can be caused by an excessive intake of thyroid hormone or by overproduction of thyroid hormones by the thyroid gland. Because both physicians and patients often use these words interchangeably, we will take some liberty by using the term "hyperthyroidism" throughout this article.
What are thyroid hormones?Thyroid hormones stimulate the metabolism of cells. They are produced by the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland is located in the lower part of the neck, below the Adam's apple. The gland wraps around the windpipe (trachea) and has a shape that is similar to a butterfly formed by two wings (lobe... Other Related Insomnia ArticlesEmergency Contact for Worcester
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