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Condition: Insomnia

Insomnia, also known as sleeplessness, is when you have difficulty falling or staying asleep. Everyone can have difficulty falling asleep at one time or another, but when it starts to interfere with your quality of life, you should seek help.

What is Insomnia?

Insomnia varies on how long it lasts, whether it is acute (short-term) or chronic (long-term). Acute can last from one night to a few weeks. With chronic insomnia, you have sleep issues for at least three nights a week for a month or longer.

Several symptoms accompany insomnia, including:

  • Difficulty falling asleep
  • Waking up often during the night and having trouble going back to sleep
  • Waking up too early in the morning
  • Feeling tired upon waking
  • Sleepiness during the day

There are two different types of insomnia: primary and secondary. Primary insomnia is when you have sleep problems that are not directly associated with any other health condition. Secondary insomnia is when you have sleep issues because of another condition, medication or substance.

Diagnosis and Treatments for Insomnia

Our doctors at UAMS can help diagnose your insomnia. You may be asked to keep a sleep diary for a week or two, tracking your sleep patterns and how you feel during the day. You may be required to have extra testing such as a sleep study.

Treatment for insomnia differs for each individual condition. Acute insomnia may not require treatment and can be prevented or cure by good sleep habits. Treatment for chronic insomnia depends on whether there are any underlying health conditions that are causing insomnia.

No matter what type or the severity of your insomnia, our doctors at UAMS can help. Our Sleep Clinic at UAMS can help you get the rest you need so that you can return to normal life.

 

Providers Treating Insomnia

Note that every treatment or procedure listed above may not be provided by each provider listed below. Review each provider for availability.

Sheena W. CarlLee, M.D.

Sheena W. CarlLee, M.D. Internist

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Caris Talburt Fitzgerald, M.D.

Caris Talburt Fitzgerald, M.D. Sleep Medicine Physician

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Khaled R. Khasawneh, M.D. Pulmonologist

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Gregory S. Krulin, M.D.

Gregory S. Krulin, M.D. Psychiatrist

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Thomas K. Schulz, M.D.

Thomas K. Schulz, M.D. Internist

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Larry D. Wright, M.D.

Larry D. Wright, M.D. Internist

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Locations Where Providers Treat Insomnia

exterior of North Street Clinic

Neighborhood Clinic — North Street

1125 N. College Ave.
Fayetteville, AR 72703

Appointment Phone Number
(479) 713-8701
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Exterior of UAMS - Financial Center Parkway

Sleep Clinic

11300 Financial Centre Parkway
Little Rock, AR 72205

Appointment Phone Number
(501) 686-8000
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Make an Appointment

Request an appointment by contacting a clinic directly or by calling the UAMS Health appointment line at (501) 686-8000.

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Mailing Address: 4301 West Markham Street, Little Rock, AR 72205
Phone: (501) 686-7000
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