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Sleep disturbances at night
I am a 40 year old female. Working as a professor in a college. I have one kid. Recently for the past 10 days, i constantly wake up at night randomly at 1 am - 3 am and feel difficult to get back to sleep. I got to bed by 9 pm and slept instantly. But in between I wake up and not sleep back which is making me feel tired for the rest of the day. Pls advise any medicine or test that should be taken. Vit D and B12 are within normal range.
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If you are obese then you may have sleep aponea and snoring. This can limit the oxygen in blood and cause night time wake. Once sleep disturbed its difficult to get back. Middle age is a time of transition in sleep pattern. All these can result the above said problem. Reduce weight.avoid late night food. Complete your dinner 2 hours before going to bed. Also make a fixed time for sleep. No too late no too early. 👍👍
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Dear Practo User.
Thanks for sending across your query.
Waking up at night can be linked to stress, hormone changes, or early sleep disorders. Since Vitamin D and B12 are normal, we can recommend some test . Early diagnosis helps restore restful sleep.
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It would be better is you come for an online consultation on Practo.
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Drink more water, take plenty of fresh vegetables and fruits, nuts, sprouts.
Do regular physical exercise, learn to be stress-free. Avoid tea, coffee in evening.
You can take tab Aprazolam 0.25mg one after dinner for a week or 10 days. But remember there should not be any disturbance and you should be on bed, after taking the tablet.
Do not take the tablet for long, otherwise it can cause habituation.
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Get Haemoglobin done.
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Avoide screen time 1 hr before to bed time. Also have dinner 3 hrs before sleeping. Practice sleep hygiene tips. Ex: using sleep mask to cover eyes, sleeping in a cold room, avoiding sleeping at daytime, avoide caffeine after 5 pm.Also ,meditate and do stretching exercises before bed to reduce stress.
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Hello ma’am, are you facing any kind of stress which is continuous for more than 15 days&&
First of all we have to know the cause then only we can diagnose & treat
Any other medical condition
Any medication which you are talking, there are many things which could be possible, please consult me ,I can help you in details
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Please drink 3-4 ltr of fluids & do some early morning breathing exercises or yoga for minimum 10-15 days
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Just take care of your health
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Sleep disturbances happen due to higher stress levels . Allopathic medications can help somewhat. Yoga and meditation are of real help. Also go for routine check ups like TSH and blood sugar etc. Consult a physician and provide important data points for diagnosis and treatment
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consult to general physician and provide important data points so as to get the proper diagnosis and treatment
Health Tips
1.Avoid sleeping during the day
2. avoid screen use
3. avoid excess of tea and coffee etc.
4. keep dark and silence in the room while sleeping
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Hi..Waking up in the middle of the night can be due to stress, anxiety, or disturbed sleep routine. Please avoid screen use and caffeine after evening, maintain a regular sleep schedule, and try relaxation methods like deep breathing or reading a book before bed. Keep the bedroom cool and quiet. If this continues beyond 2 weeks, a clinical consultation may help rule out any underlying cause like stress or hormonal changes.
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