Senile Sleep Fragmentation
Sleep Medicine Thomas Pillai•Gender: Male•Age: 79 years (Elderly)• Chronicity: 3 years
Presenting Complaints & History
- Waking up at 2 AM, unable to return to sleep
- Fragmented, light sleep easily disturbed by noise
- Daytime sleepiness and fatigue during daily tasks
- Nocturia requiring 3 bathroom trips every night
Clinical Assessment
Elderly gentleman presenting with senile insomnia and nocturia. Wanted to improve sleep duration without daytime dizziness or fall risk.
Diagnostic Investigations: Prostate volume at 38 cc; PSA normal; kidney functions normal.
Homeopathic Therapeutics & Management
Remedies to soothe senile brain hyper-excitability, improve bladder capacity, and support deep sleep.
Selected Constitutional Remedies: Coffea Cruda and Sabal Serrulata
Lifestyle & Nutritional Support
Restricting liquids after 7 PM, keeping room quiet, morning walk, and avoiding long daytime naps.
Clinical Outcome
Follow-up Period: 6 months- Sleep duration increased to 6 hours of continuous sleep
- Nocturia episodes reduced to a single time per night
- Resolved daytime fatigue and improved focus
- Safety and mobility preserved with no daytime drowsiness
✓Medically reviewed by Dr. Navaneeth K. Unni
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