Sleep Disorders in Delhi
Insomnia, sleep apnoea, restless legs, and circadian rhythm disorders are common and underdiagnosed in Delhi. At Dashvanth Healthcare Delhi, we assess sleep health as part of overall wellbeing. Common disorders: Insomnia (30% adults), Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (affecting 13% men, 6% women), Restless Legs Syndrome, Narcolepsy.
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA)
Repeated collapse of the upper airway during sleep causing breathing pauses. Risk factors: obesity, neck circumference >40cm, male sex, older age. Symptoms: loud snoring, choking/gasping, morning headaches, extreme daytime sleepiness. Treatment: CPAP (gold standard), weight loss, positional therapy, surgery for anatomical causes.
Insomnia Treatment
CBT-I (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia) is first-line – more effective long-term than sleeping tablets. Techniques: stimulus control, sleep restriction, cognitive restructuring. Short-term medications: melatonin, short-acting benzodiazepines or Z-drugs (use minimum duration only).
Sleep disorder assessment at Dashvanth Healthcare Delhi: 011-41670042.
