How is insomnia diagnosed?

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    Last Updated: October 25, 2023

    A healthcare provider will diagnose insomnia by taking a detailed medical history, including many questions about sleep habits. A physical exam is done to rule out other medical or mental conditions that can cause difficulty sleeping. Sometimes sleep studies can be performed to arrive at an accurate diagnosis. Insomnia is characterized as “chronic” when sleep problems occur at least 3 nights per week for at least 3 months.[1]

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    1. ^Kaur H, Spurling BC, Bollu PCChronic InsomniaStatPearls.(2022-07)