How is insomnia diagnosed?
A simple evaluation may include a physical exam, discussing medical history and sleep history. Then you may be asked to keep a sleep diary for a week or two, to keep track of your sleep patterns and assess how you fell during the day. Your healthcare practitioner may even want to talk to your bed partner about the quantity and quality of your sleep and in some cases, you may be referred to a sleep centre for some more advanced tests.
A simple evaluation may include a physical exam, discussing medical history and sleep history. Then you may be asked to keep a sleep diary for a week or two, to keep track of your sleep patterns and assess how you fell during the day. Your healthcare practitioner may even want to talk to your bed partner about the quantity and quality of your sleep and in some cases, you may be referred to a sleep centre for some more advanced tests.