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Insomnia Causes

See Also
1. Insomnia
Causes: Medications
1. See Medication Causes of Insomnia
Causes: Chronic medical conditions
1. Hyperthyroidism
2. Arthritis pain (e.g. Osteoarthritis)
3. Chronic Renal Failure
4. Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
5. Congestive Heart Failure
6. Reflux Esophagitis
7. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (and nocturia)
Causes: Psychiatric disorders
1. Major Depression
2. Anxiety (including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)
3. Bipolar Disorder
4. Schizophrenia
Causes: Sleep disorders
1. Restless legs syndrome
2. Periodic limb Movement Disorder
3. Sleep Apnea
4. Situational (Jet Lag, Shift work)

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