Chronic Insomnia
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Chronic insomnia is a persistent difficulty falling or staying asleep, which occurs frequently over a prolonged period and affects rest and daytime performance.
How it presents: Problems falling asleep, nighttime awakenings, unrefreshing sleep, and fatigue or irritability during the day.
Contributing factors: Stress, certain habits before bed, and some health conditions can contribute to it becoming prolonged.
Who treats it? The neurologist and the psychiatrist, together with sleep medicine specialists, help study its causes; if the lack of rest becomes habitual, it is advisable to discuss it with a professional.
Data on 2,230 doctors who treat chronic insomnia
Which specialist treats chronic insomnia?
Chronic insomnia is treated by a psychiatrist or a neurologist, depending on the suspected cause. A neurophysiologist, a psychologist, or, in children, a child psychiatrist may also be involved in the evaluation. Find these specialists.
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Doctors specialized in chronic insomnia
Dr. Ernesto Agustín Lara Benítez
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Jetro Osorio
Dr. Nayeli Solis Argüelles
Dr. María de Lourdes Verde hoyos
Dr. Evelin Flores
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Juan David García Romero
Dr. Daniel García Sánchez Mejorada
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Frida Larrache Campos
Dr. Mayra Yadira Briseño Quintanares
Dr. Aldo Mauricio Cruz Hernández
Dr. Silvia Caballero Delgado
Dr. Venus Xochiquetzal Villalobos Hernández
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Elizabeth Bautista López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Emmanuel Hernández Sánchez
Frequently asked questions
What is chronic insomnia?
Chronic insomnia is a persistent difficulty falling or staying asleep, which occurs frequently over a prolonged period and affects rest and daytime performance.
Which doctor treats chronic insomnia?
Chronic insomnia is treated by a psychiatrist or a neurologist, depending on the suspected cause. A neurophysiologist, a psychologist, or, in children, a child psychiatrist may also be involved in the evaluation. Find these specialists.