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Insomnia

ID 128

Insomnia is described as a prolonged and abnormal inability to sleep. This may refer to difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep. Insomnia is a symptom, not a disease. Those who suffer from insomnia can become frustrated or annoyed by it. Ironically,  insomnia can be caused by stress or anxiety.

 

Symptom classification

Body areaMental

Conditions linked to this sign/symptom

30

Drugs where this is listed as a side effect

94