Insomnia

Overview

Insomnia is a disorder that's defined as not getting enough sleep for normal daily function, despite having had adequate opportunity for sleep. People with insomnia have difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, waking too early and sleeping soundly.

Many people have insomnia at some point in their lives. But some people have long-term (chronic) insomnia that interferes with their quality of life. Insomnia may be the primary problem or it may be secondary, due to other causes, such as a disease or medication.

Why choose Mayo Clinic for insomnia

• Experience and expertise. Mayo Clinic's experienced specialists treat people with insomnia and other sleeping disorders in a comprehensive sleep medicine program that includes a thorough assessment of sleep as well as treatment options.
• Team approach. With Mayo Clinic's team approach, doctors from different specialties share insights on how different medical conditions can affect sleep. Sleep specialists, in turn, lend insights on how poor sleep can affect different aspects of health.
• Accreditation. Mayo Clinic's sleep disorders programs on the Minnesota, Arizona and Florida campuses are accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.

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