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Thyroid disease: Whether this gland is overactive or sluggish, in either case, the result can be symptoms of insomnia Stroke: In the wake of a stroke, damage to the centers in the brain which control the sleep drive and its biochemical components can lead to periods of sleeplessness Parkinson’s disease: The symptoms of this neurological disease tremor (shaking), rigidity (stiffness), slow motor activity, problems with balance and coordination can lead to serious sleep disruptions Its resulting damage interferes with electrical activity in the brain, which can include the signaling which moderates the sleep-wake cycle Multiple sclerosis: This autoimmune condition occurs when the immune system attacks the central nervous system. Kidney disease: When the kidneys cannot properly filter waste products, this can result in chemical imbalances in the bloodstream that lead to arousals, as well as a secondary symptom of renal failure: restless legs Heart failure: While reclined, people with heart failure struggle to breathe freely due to the collection of fluid in their lungs Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD): The discomfort of recurring reflux or heartburn can lead to many sleepless nights and can even increase the risk for snoring and sleep apnea These situations contribute to insomnia symptoms for as many as half of all people with mild to moderate cases of Alzheimer’sĪrthritis: Whether it’s rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis, the pain and discomfort of inflammation in the joints can lead to long periods of poor sleep at nightĪsthma: This restrictive disease of the lungs can attack even during sleep, causing significant struggles with breathingĬancer: Its physical symptoms and pain can be disruptive to sleepĬhronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): As with asthma, COPD can make it very difficult for people to breathe and to maintain adequate levels of blood oxygen respiratory struggles lead to sleepless nightsĭiabetes: Between blood sugar and insulin imbalances, frequent urination, and peripheral neuropathy, people with diabetes are destined to sleep poorly when their condition is uncontrolledĮpilepsy: Seizure activity can happen during periods of sleep, interrupting sleep architecture, flooding the bloodstream with stress hormones, and leading to wakeful periods at nightįibromyalgia: Three quarters of people with this disorder suffer from sleep disturbances and complaints of non-restorative, non-refreshing sleep these are related to neurological interruptions of sleep architecture that can lead to insomnia

Diseases and disorders that can be causes of insomniaĮxamples of medical conditions that can cause insomnia are:Īlzheimer’s disease: “Sundowning is a state in which those with this disease grow increasingly restless and confused as dusk arrives, and they may be more prone to nighttime wandering. It’s usually not considered a primary sleep disorder, but a symptom: the result of an external factor, such as medical diseases, disorders, and conditions. What is insomnia? It’s defined as difficulty falling asleep, difficulty maintaining sleep, and awakening too early. You may struggle with sleeping problems even though you practice good sleep hygiene.ĭid you know that many chronic illnesses or medical conditions can also cause insomnia? What kinds of medical problems cause insomnia?