What are the reasons for insomnia, hand tremors, and palpitations?

Written by Di Zhi Yong
Cardiology
Updated on September 07, 2024
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If a patient frequently experiences insomnia, trembling hands, and palpitations, it is possible that these symptoms are caused by myocardial ischemia. It is recommended that the patient actively undergo treatment using medications that dilate blood vessels and improve circulation, and firstly, coronary heart disease should be ruled out.

If a person has long-term sleep disorders, they can also develop a certain level of anxiety, which in turn can lead to insufficient coronary artery blood supply and thus myocardial ischemia. This condition can also manifest as palpitations and trembling hands.

Another scenario is hypoglycemia. If blood sugar levels are too low, symptoms such as palpitations, chest tightness, and trembling hands can occur, typically at night. For such cases, it is also necessary to promptly monitor the patient's heart rate, blood pressure, and pulse changes, and the diet should primarily consist of high-quality protein.

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Management of poor heart condition and insomnia

If you have heart issues and are experiencing insomnia, you can consider the following adjustments: First, appropriate medication adjustments, such as under the guidance of traditional Chinese medicine, combining pulse-taking and tongue examination to determine the body's constitution, proper use of traditional Chinese herbs like sour jujube kernels, goji berries, poria, licorice, jujube, chrysanthemum, and honeysuckle to make porridge can to some extent improve sleep issues. Second, maintain good lifestyle habits, like keeping a positive mood, avoiding staying up late, developing the habit of sleeping regularly, and avoiding overeating, especially at dinner. If necessary, take Western medicine to improve sleep, such as eszopiclone, under the direction of a doctor.

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How to deal with excessive sweating, frequent dreams, and insomnia?

In cases of excessive sweating, frequent dreams, and insomnia, there are generally two scenarios to consider. One is caused by the deficiency of both the heart and spleen. In this condition, sweating is usually more excessive, as it can intensify after activities or meals and may also be accompanied by symptoms such as irritability and insomnia. The other scenario is due to kidney yin deficiency, where insufficient yin leads to excessive yang, resulting in insomnia, many dreams, and night sweats. In this type of sweating, it is generally profuse during sleep, but stops upon waking. This may also be accompanied by symptoms such as lower back soreness and tinnitus. It is recommended to ensure adequate rest regularly, avoid excessive fatigue, and not to be under too much stress.

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What to eat for insomnia

Insomnia is a relatively common clinical condition, so it is important to avoid spicy and greasy foods in the diet, and consume fresh vegetables and fruits rich in vitamins. Additionally, when insomnia becomes severe, benzodiazepine sedative-hypnotic drugs or short-acting sedatives can be taken to help patients enter sleep quickly. Furthermore, during insomnia, it is also important to notice if the patient has any other psychiatric symptoms. If there are accompanying psychiatric symptoms, sedative-hypnotic, anti-anxiety, antidepressant, or antipsychotic drugs can be taken to improve the patient's sleep condition. (Note: The above drugs should be used under the guidance of a doctor.)

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Does anxiety disorder cause insomnia?

Patients with anxiety disorders may experience symptoms of insomnia, primarily due to high sympathetic nervous excitement and hyperfunction of skeletal muscles. Therefore, patients may exhibit high alertness, difficulties falling asleep, frequent awakenings during sleep, or inability to fall back asleep after waking up. In such cases, clinically, anti-anxiety medications with sedative and hypnotic effects, such as benzodiazepine anti-anxiety drugs, or antidepressants with sedative effects, can be effectively used. Moreover, if anxiety disorder patients can self-adjust, such as through exercise, they may also improve their sleep conditions to some extent.

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What should I do about insomnia and frequent dreams? What are the methods to treat insomnia and frequent dreams?

The methods for treating insomnia and frequent dreaming mainly include the following: Firstly, patients should try adjusting their lifestyle and diet to treat insomnia and frequent dreaming. For instance, patients can drink a small amount of milk, honey water, or herbal tea before bed. They can also listen to some slow rhythm light music before sleeping, which helps to relax nerves and muscles, promoting sleep. Patients can also soak their feet in hot water and massage their temples before bed. These physical treatments can also help improve sleep. Most patients generally see an improvement in their insomnia and dreaming after adjusting their diet and lifestyle. If these adjustments still leave the patient suffering from insomnia and frequent dreaming, they can use a small amount of sedative and sleep-inducing medications to improve sleep. Common drugs include zopiclone, eszopiclone, and zolpidem. Furthermore, psychotherapy can also help to some extent in improving the situation of insomnia and frequent dreaming.