Transient Insomnia WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Transient Insomnia
Transient insomnia is insomnia with symptoms that come and go.1 People with this condition may have difficulty falling asleep or maintaining sleep. Unexpected changes in life and stress are two of the most common causes of transient insomnia, but it may also be induced by jet lag.2 Generally, it resolves spontaneously in less than a week and does not require medical intervention.1
Fast Facts:
- Transient insomnia occurring every now and then is called intermittent insomnia.3
- Hormone fluctuations in women can also cause transient insomnia.2
- Insomnia can be a risk factor for depression.4
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Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 About.com: Types Of Insomnia - Transient Insomnia
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 MySleepCentral: Causes Of Short-Term Or Transient Insomnia
- ↑ Wikipedia: Types Of Insomnia
- ↑ Revolution Health: What Is Insomnia? What Are The Types And Symptoms Of Insomnia?
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- Contributor: Lesgreen Babaran, PTRP
- Reviewer: Elisa Carter
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- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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- Contributor: Lesgreen Babaran, PTRP
- Reviewer: Elisa Carter
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: SHORT TERM INSOMNIA
- Last update: Dec. 12, 2008
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