What is Insomnia?

Insomnia is a symptom that people may experience for many reasons. It can be related to infections, chronic conditions, injuries, medication effects, or other health changes. The presence of this symptom alone does not diagnose any condition.

If you have Insomnia that is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other warning signs, contact a qualified healthcare provider.

Possible conditions associated with Insomnia

The following conditions have been associated with Insomnia. Only a health professional can determine the underlying cause.

3-methylcrotonyl-CoA carboxylase 1 deficiency

Any 3-methylcrotonyl-CoA carboxylase deficiency in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the MCCC1 gene.

Acute intermittent porphyria

Acute intermittent porphyria is the most frequent and the most severe form of the acute hepatic porphyrias. It is charac...

African trypanosomiasis

African trypanosomiasis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.

Anxiety Disorder

A group of mental health conditions characterized by excessive worry, fear, or nervousness that interferes with daily li...

Anxiety and Panic

Persistent anxiety and panic symptoms that affect daily function and well-being.

Arachnoid cyst

Arachnoid cyst is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.

Arboleda-Tham syndrome

Arboleda-Tham syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.

Citrullinemia type II

Citrullinemia type II is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.

Coproporphyria

Coproporphyria is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.

Cushing syndrome due to ectopic ACTH secretion

Cushing syndrome due to ectopic ACTH secretion is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and s...

Depression

A common but serious mood disorder causing persistent sadness, loss of interest, and changes in sleep, appetite, and ene...

Epilepsy with eyelid myoclonia

Epilepsy with eyelid myoclonia is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.

Related symptoms

When to seek medical care

Seek urgent care if Insomnia is severe, sudden, or occurs with chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, severe weakness, or other serious symptoms.