Medical Advice on "Sleep Medicine"

I want to buy some medial device to prevent snoring during sleep.Please help., Answered by Dr. Bharat Udey

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Snoring while sleeping is usually associated with sleep apnea syndrome. Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder in which pauses occur in breathing during sleep. Symptoms usually occur due to obstruction of the airway.For the ... View thread »

I took Clonazepam for sleep disorder.I am feeling agitated,hyperactive and sometimes suicidal thoughts come in mind.Please help., Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read through your query in detail. Please find my observations below. Clonazepam is a benzodiazepine group of medicine and prescribed for psychiatric problems including seizure and panic disorder. Having suicidal ... View thread »

Ever since I had shoulder surgery, I have been unable to sleep like earlier. Please help., Answered by Dr. Divakara P

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sleep problems are mainly due to either psychological issues or actual physical problems in the body. Before actually going to the causes of physical problems, I need to know if there are any psychological issue ... View thread »

Kindly advise how to fall asleep at night., Answered by Dr. Vandana Patidar

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. At times, if a day or two we cannot sleep on time say 10 or 11 PM and suppose we sleep at 5 AM, then we will wake up after 6 to 7 hours, that is 11 or 12 PM in the afternoon. So, if this becomes a pattern in some days ... View thread »

What is the solution for segmented sleep?, Answered by Dr. Kumarshri Shriniwas Saraswat

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The treatment depends on the cause of segmented sleep. If it is due to mood disorder like depression or hypomania or anxiety, then treatment of the underlying condition will correct the segmented sleep as well. If it is ... View thread »

Is it tough to overcome Benadryl addiction and get a sound sleep?, Answered by Dr. Bharat Udey

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per your complaints, it seems that you might have developed dependence on Benadryl. And it is quite possible that due to this dependence you might be having these symptoms. Benadryl is basically a Codeine-based cough ... View thread »

What is the reason for my disturbed sleep and morning drowsiness?, Answered by Dr. Duraikannan

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query. You are suffering from two problems. One is nasal block and the other is sleep disturbance, which may be insomnia. You can stop Xaria plus (combination of Montelukast and ... View thread »

Why do I have sleep problems when not on melatonin supplements?, Answered by Dr. Kumarshri Shriniwas Saraswat

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If you are suspecting something like sporadic familial insomnia, it is wise to see a neurologist with your specific complaints. This is because it is very difficult to diagnose on the basis of symptoms only. It ... View thread »

I feel sleepy during office hours,even after 8 hours sleep at night.Please advice., Answered by Dr. Bharat Udey

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Feeling sleepy during office timing is most commonly caused by absence of a sound sleep at night. Sleeping for 8 hours during night not always means that you are having a healthy sleep. A healthy sleep is determined by ... View thread »

Why am I devoid of quality sleep?, Answered by Dr. Bharat Udey

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It seems that you might have developed some sleep issues mounting for insomnia. As you have mentioned that you are using continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and your apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) is well ... View thread »