Medical Advice on "Sleep Medicine"

I am having trouble sleeping for quite some time now. Could it be an effect of Propecia?

Hello! thank you for reaching out how long have you been taking propecia? one of the adverse effect of propecia includes sleep behaviour changes such as insomnia. Other cognitive effects include difficulty in maintaining attention, emotional sensit...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Peter Grutas

What kind of food habit should I follow to sleep well?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is not just because of your food habits that your sleep-wake cycle is disturbed. Your whole work schedule is rather disturbing your sleep. You need to regularize your activities and follow sleep hygiene along with yo...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Bharat Udey

I am not getting deep sleep during night for the past one week. Why?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, this pandemic is causing a lot of stress in everybody is mind. We all processing information at the conscious subconscious and unconscious level of our brain. Sometimes that is to this kind of disturbance in biol...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Vandana Patidar

My son stays up all night and sleeps whole day. Please provide your expertise here.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sleep disorders to the extent like your son which is continuing for so long and it is not getting better need a evaluation in my opinion. 1) Thyroid function test. 2) Serum vitamin B12 are the basic blood tests need...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Vandana Patidar

I have a habit of sleep walking after diagnosed with OSA. Please help.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concerns. Your sleepwalking is mainly because of your OSA (obstructive sleep apnea). But as you said it is under control then sleepwalking should also be in control. You can try some measures to pre...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Vandana Patidar

I get irresistible sleep attack during day time and sleep paralysis. What is the possible cause?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Irresistible sleep attacks during daytime are called narcolepsy. They are usually considered harmful and should be treated with stimulant drugs. Amphetamines are used to treat them. Sleep paralysis is also treated wi...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Vandana Patidar

I do not get enough sleep at night and feel tired throughout the day. Why?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand you are concerned as sleep is vital for a proper functioning of the body. We need to look at a few things like have you gained weight recently or does this coincide with the sleep disturbances you have been ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Mashfika N Alam

How to treat recent bout of insomnia caused due to stress?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have a unique situation and though I do not have a clear answer to your complaints, I can give you some relevant advice. The first thing to do is to evaluate your insomnia. I would suggest you use a camera to video ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Kumarshri Shriniwas Saraswat

What is the difference of sleep disturbance caused by hormonal problem and stress?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. First, we should know the patient's gender. Then, if female, ask if the sleep problems are all the time or more evident prior to periods due date? Then, I would ask both female and male patients to run a thyroid funct...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Albana Greca

Will Zopiclone prescribed for sleep intervene with birth control medication?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Zopiclone is a nonbenzodiazepine hypnotic agent, helps in maintaining sleep, long acting, reduces the number of awakenings, improves the quality of sleep and has minimal abuse potential. The usual dose is 7.5 mg 15-20...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Bharat Udey