Certain health conditions, medications and commonly used substances can disrupt sleep:
Conditions that cause chronic pain, such as headache and arthritis.
Conditions associated with difficulty in breathing, such as asthma, congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases and sleep apnea.
Anxiety, depression and other psychiatric disorders.
Conditions that increase urinary frequency, such as enlarged prostate.
Over working.
Nicotine, caffeine and other stimulants.
Abnormal function of thyroid gland.
Acid reflux disorder.
Restless legs syndrome.
Prednisone and some steroids.
Dementia.
Certain medications and commonly used substances can disrupt sleep. These include:
Some decongestants and medicines treating cold and alergies.
Medicines used to treat heart conditions.
Some asthma medications.
Alcohol or other sedatives that wear off in the middle of the night.
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