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2021-06-05 10:06:55
My mom(46year old) is having problem with sleep. She is not getting sleep at night for hours. I guess it is insomnia. She is heart patient and also has some other problems as well. Which doctor to consult for this problem? Should I go for clinical psychologist?
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First visit a cardiologist to rule out any heart-related cause of insomnia. If there is no such call then you can consult a psychiatrist for the same.

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You should consult a cardiologist to rule out heart failure. If everything is normal, consult a psychologist

Answered2021-06-05 10:43:39

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