Breadcrumb

Home
Illnesses & Conditions
Fatigue and Sleep
Sleep Problems

Print
Feedback
Email a link
Share

Content Map Terms

Sleep Problems

Learn about sleep problems

Photo of a tired woman resting her head on her hand

Most people have sleep problems from time to time. But when you have trouble sleeping for weeks or months, it can lead to health problems. Our topics can help you treat, manage, or avoid some sleep problems.

Learn more about sleep problems in topics such as:

Sleep Problems, Age 12 and Older.
Snoring.
Insomnia: Improving Your Sleep.
Insomnia: Should I Take Sleeping Pills?
Sleep Apnea: Should I Have a Sleep Study?

Health Topics
Medical Tests
Make a Wise Decision
Take Action

Cancer: Home Treatment for Sleep Problems
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Coping With Changing Sleep Patterns as You Get Older
Improving Sleep When You Have Chronic Pain
Insomnia
Light Therapy
Medicine or Other Drug Use and Sleep Problems
Melatonin
Muscle Cramps
Night Eating Syndrome
Nightmares and Other Sleep Problems in Children
Oral Breathing Devices for Snoring
Periodic Limb Movement Disorder
Quick Tips: Getting Baby to Sleep
Radiofrequency Palatoplasty for Snoring
Restless Legs Syndrome
Shift Work Sleep Disorder
Sleep and Your Body Clock
Sleep and Your Health
Sleep Apnea
Sleep Apnea: Fibre-Optic Pharyngoscopy
Sleep Apnea: Oral Devices
Sleep Journal
Sleep Problems During Pregnancy
Sleep Problems, Age 12 and Older
Sleep, Rest, and Breastfeeding
Sleeping Better
Snoring
Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Stages of Sleep
Stages of Sleep Apnea
Symptoms of Stress and Sleep Problems
Teenage Sleep Patterns
Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Snoring
Tracheostomy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty for Snoring

Sleep Studies

Insomnia: Should I Take Sleeping Pills?
Sleep Apnea: Should I Have a Sleep Study?
Sleep Apnea: Should I Have Surgery?

Insomnia: Improving Your Sleep
Restless Legs Syndrome: Getting More Sleep
Sleep Problems: Dealing With Jet Lag
Sleep: Helping Your Children—and Yourself—Sleep Well
Stop Negative Thoughts: Getting Started

Current as of: October 6, 2021

Author: Healthwise Staff

Medical Review:Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine & Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine

This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Learn how we develop our content.

Healthwise, Healthwise for every health decision, and the Healthwise logo are trademarks of Healthwise, Incorporated.

About This Page
General Feedback
Email Link
Physical Activity Services

We appreciate your feedback. Comments submitted through the form below can help us fix errors in page content, get rid of interface bugs, and update the HealthLinkBC website to better suit the needs of the people who use it.

To submit feedback about this web page, please enter your comments, suggestions, compliments or questions in the form below. To submit general feedback about the HealthLink BC website, please click on the General Feedback tab.

Page

Feedback Regarding:

Content

Functionality

Message:

Your name:

Your email:

Do you want a reply?

Yes

Leave this field blank

To submit general feedback about the HealthLink BC website, please enter your comments, suggestions, compliments or questions in the form below. To submit feedback about a specific web page, please click on the About This Page tab.

Please note that we are unable to provide general health information or advice about symptoms by email. For general health information or symptom advice, please call us at 8-1-1 any time of the day or night.

For questions about food and nutrition, please click on Email a HealthLinkBC Dietitian.

What is your message about?

Message:

Your name:

Your email:

Leave this field blank

To share this link, enter the information below and click on the "submit" button.

Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory.

To (email):

From (email):

Message:

Leave this field blank

There are many ways you can add physical activity to your healthy lifestyle, no matter your age or activity level. Ask us your physical activity question. Physical activity related questions will be answered by one of HealthLink BC’s qualified exercise professionals.

To submit your question about physical activity, please complete the form below.

For questions not related to physical activity, please use the General Feedback tab.

indicates required fields

Terms and Conditions

Please read and accept our Terms and Conditions.

I accept.

Consent

You may be sharing personal information when you submit this form. Consent is required to receive a reply. Please confirm that you are providing consent to receive a reply from physical activity services with your non-encrypted personal information submitted in the email below, and that you understand and accept the risks of sending / receiving your personal information through email. Please do not submit personal information or requests on behalf of someone else unless you are the parent or guardian of a minor who is incapable of acting on their own behalf.

I consent.

Your name:

Your email (Please make sure the email address you have entered is accurate)

Please select one of the following:

Female

Male

Age (in years)

Postal Code (no space)

Enter your physical activity question here:

Leave this field blank