Senile Insomnia
Geriatric Health Vasudevan Pillai•Gender: Male•Age: 78 years (Elderly)• Chronicity: 3 years
Presenting Complaints & History
- Waking up multiple times a night, unable to sleep past 4 AM
- Daytime drowsiness and frequent afternoon fatigue
- Restlessness and worry about not sleeping enough
- Increased nighttime urination (nocturia 3-4 times)
Clinical Assessment
Elderly gentleman experiencing fragmented sleep. Desired a gentle, non-addictive solution to improve sleep depth without daytime dizziness.
Diagnostic Investigations: Urological exam showed mild age-related prostate hypertrophy; normal kidney function.
Homeopathic Therapeutics & Management
Remedies to soothe brain hyper-alertness, reduce prostatic bladder pressure, and regulate sleep-wake cycles.
Selected Constitutional Remedies: Coffea Cruda and Sabal Serrulata
Lifestyle & Nutritional Support
Restricting fluids after 7 PM, avoiding daytime naps over 30 minutes, and light reading before bed.
Clinical Outcome
Follow-up Period: 6 months- Restful sleep duration increased to a comfortable 6 hours
- Nocturia episodes reduced to a single time per night
- Daytime alertness and energy levels significantly improved
- No daytime dizziness, as remedies are completely non-sedative
✓Medically reviewed by Dr. Navaneeth K. Unni
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