Insomnia
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Insomnia is a persistent difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or getting restful sleep, despite having the opportunity and conditions to sleep.
How it presents: It can be noticed as taking a long time to fall asleep, waking during the night or very early, and during the day, tiredness, irritability, or difficulty concentrating.
Common causes: It is related to stress, irregular sleep habits, anxiety, certain medical conditions, or the use of stimulant substances.
Which specialist treats it? The psychiatrist can evaluate insomnia when it is persistent or accompanied by other mood or anxiety disturbances. If lack of sleep affects your day-to-day life, discussing it with a professional helps identify what is causing it.
Data on 212 doctors who treat insomnia
Which specialist treats insomnia?
Insomnia is treated by a psychiatrist, who evaluates possible causes and guides treatment to improve sleep quality. You can book an appointment with a psychiatrist if you have persistent difficulty sleeping.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in insomnia
Dr. Ernesto Agustín Lara Benítez
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Katherine Mawcinitt Backmann
Dr. Jessica Avalos Nigoche
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Alejandro X. Ramos Samperio
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Victor Manuel Guisa Sánchez
Dr. Hugo Enrique Hernández Martinez
Dr. Anel Herrera Hernández
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Flor Corona
Dr. Fernando Reyes Cárdenas
Dr. María del Carmen Hernández Sáenz de Calahorra
Frequently asked questions
What is insomnia?
Insomnia is a persistent difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or getting restful sleep, despite having the opportunity and conditions to sleep.
Which doctor treats insomnia?
Insomnia is treated by a psychiatrist, who evaluates possible causes and guides treatment to improve sleep quality. You can book an appointment with a psychiatrist if you have persistent difficulty sleeping.