What are the causes of insomnia in the elderly?

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With the continuous development of medical level, we may have suffered from this disease more or less. At present, there are more and more drugs for insomnia. However, if the drugs for insomnia are taken improperly, they will produce some adverse side effects. Therefore, many people are wary of this. Let's talk about the causes of insomnia in the elderly?.

What are the causes of insomnia in the elderly?

First, mental factors are the most common causes of insomnia, many mental stress, such as interpersonal conflict or mental heart conflict; Serious changes in the day (marriage, childbirth); Heavy work or serious change of work face; All of a sudden, there was an event of great despair and fear. There is a kind of "Sunday insomnia" patients, due to worry about the next day to go to work, work pressure and present expected anxiety insomnia. It is necessary to comment, whether positive or negative; The influence or sudden loss of stress will lead to insomnia.

Second: sometimes taking some drugs can also lead to insomnia symptoms, such as amphetamine and other weight-loss drugs to stimulate the central nervous system. After taking sleeping pills for a long time, sudden withdrawal can also lead to withdrawal symptoms, resulting in shallow sleep, insomnia and dreaminess. Coffee, coke and alcohol all interfere with sleep.

Third: some insomnia people, often nervous about their insomnia, so has been nervous, can't relax, so as to increase pressure for themselves, this also easily lead to insomnia.

matters needing attention

The fat supply should be controlled at half of the total heat energy, including the fat and cooking oil contained in food. The amount of cholesterol should be controlled within the normal value every day, but it should not be excessively limited. Vitamin E and vitamin C are natural antioxidants and anti-aging agents. B vitamins are involved in metabolism and are coenzymes of many important enzymes, which should be increased. Fresh vegetables and fruits are rich in these vitamins, you can eat more.