1 to 2 hours sleeping

[skumar045]

Sir
My mother who have 46 year old, sleeping in night only 1 to 1.5 hours only. she is suffring from 5-6 year befor.
please suggest the above issue.


Thank you

[Dr Rajput]

Hi, welcome to the forum, she seems to have chronic insomnia. In middle to old aged individuals, sleep maintenance problems tend to be associated with stress, anxiety, or circadian rhythm sleep disorders.  Aging factor also is tend to reduce the sleeping hours. But sleep of 1-1.5 hours is quiet less.

They may also be associated with sleep disorders (eg, sleep apnea, periodic limb movements), medical conditions that cause pain, psychiatric diseases (eg, anxiety, depression), or the use or withdrawal of alcohol, nicotine, or other substances.

The investigations which will help to diagnose the type and cause for insomnia are Polysomnography, Multiple sleep latency test and Actigraphy.

The therapy for this condition includes retaining of normal circadian rhythm by non-pharmacological therapy which includes; Photo therapy, maintenance of sleep hygiene. Also short term course of benzodiazepines against prescription will also help.

She needs to go for morning walk which will make her fresh and active all day and tiredness at the end of day will help you to induce sleep naturally. Yoga and meditation can also help to eliminate stress and create a more peaceful sleeping atmosphere and provides a relaxed state of mind. I suggest her to consult sleep specialist. Take care and regards.

[nav900]

Hai:
Please consume warm milk, or honey or banana,or potato half and hour before going to bed.
Please take ,if  it is possible.

thanks