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Having trouble sleeping? Here’s when you should see a doctor
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Sleep aids can include sleeping masks and pills. But warning signs such as not being able to stay asleep may be reason to see a doctor about the condition.
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Simar Bajaj
Adjusting your sleep hygiene and trying a few bedtime hacks are generally good ideas. But sometimes, keeping a consistent bedtime or putting away your mobile phone is not enough.
Up to 20 per cent of people in the United States have chronic sleep disorders. However, most adults have never discussed sleep with a primary care provider.
