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2021-05-20 18:16:13
My father is having problem in sleeping , mind used to go here there and not getting sound sleep. I am unable to understand to whom I should consult a neurologist or a psychiatrist.
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You should consult a psychiatrist for these issues.He will teach you sleep hygiene measures which will help a great deal .If sleep hygiene measures don’t help then maybe he will add some drugs for the same
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Try sleep hygiene measures and relaxation exercise
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He should take plenty of milk if there are no medical contraindications

Answered2021-05-21 13:01:36

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He needs evaluation by a psychiatrist.May be he needs pharmacotherapy or sleep hygiene only .You can directly me

Answered2021-05-20 18:55:51

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