How can one help and get rid of insomnia? Treatment and appropriate medication

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Bc. Lukáš Tóth
Bc. Lukáš Tóth
Healthcare worker

The treatment for insomnia is to address the causes and symptoms. Within the causes, the diagnosis must determine exactly what causes insomnia and the treatment should be followed accordingly. At the same time, it is important to follow the principles of good sleep hygiene.

Sleep hygiene involves setting a person for a good time to sleep, not sleeping unnecessarily during the day, not drinking stimulant drinks before bed, having a good place and environment for undisturbed sleep, and avoiding stress or physical exhaustion before bed.

It is also possible to administer pharmacological agents to promote sleep. In the short-term form, hypnotics or benzodiazepines are commonly prescribed. This type of treatment is short-term and should not exceed 4 weeks. 

In the case of chronic insomnia, a different approach to treatment is chosen. Drugs are used to support non-pharmacological methods. Psychotherapy and proper sleep hygiene are important. In the case of drugs,  anxiolytics against anxiety, antidepressants, antipsychotics, hypnotics are used.

It is therefore important to address the cause, for example in the case of stressors to reduce their effects, it can also help adjust the environment or change the bed, mattress or pillow. If it occurs for a long time, the most important are psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, relaxation techniques.

In the treatment of insomnia, one can also resort to nutritional supplements, herbs or medicines without a prescription, the suitability of which can be found in a pharmacy. Teas are available to support or induce sleep. And that for adults, old people but also for children. And children and babies as large or small.

Insomnia in school-age children can cause stress or psychological stress at school. Thus, non-pharmacological supportive treatment rather than medication is needed. Alternatively, dietary supplements may help. However, in the case of a child, it is important to consult a doctor.

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Bc. Lukáš Tóth
Bc. Lukáš Tóth
Healthcare worker
The secondary medical school in Nitra gave me the basis for my career in the field of health and diseases. Thanks to it, I worked for 2 years in the traumatology clinic and outpatient clinic at the Nitra Hospital. Since 2006 I was employed in the emergency medical service, where I stayed until 2017. I completed my bachelor's degree at the University of Constantine the Philosopher in Nitra in the field of emergency health care. The bachelor's degree allowed me to continue my mission as a paramedic. In the meantime, I got a job at the emergency line 155. I have been working in pre-hospital health care until today. I had an interest in people, health and even diseases in my childhood, which gave me the prerequisite to pursue this topic in adulthood. Studying and acquiring new information in practice provided me with a great basis for writing professional texts, in the form of articles that can be understood by ordinary people. Thus, my interest in the Health Portal has a solid foundation in years of practice and personal interest. Similarly, I am also interested in healthy eating, nutrition and overall healthy lifestyle. I fill my free time with family and sports.
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