Journal of Sleep Disorders: Treatment and CareISSN: 2325-9639

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Abhinav S Author

singhsleep@gmail.com

Subjects of specialization
Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Sleep Disorders, Sleep Snoring, Sleep Apnea, Delayed Sleep

Affiliation
Department of Indiana Sleep Center, Marian University, Indianapolis, USA

Biography

Dr. Singh is dual board certified in Sleep Medicine and Internal Medicine. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and is the Medical Director of the Indiana Sleep Center. He is also a Clinical Assistant Professor at Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine. 

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Case Report: Sleepless For 168 Hours Straight. (7 Days): A Case of a Young Man unable to Sleep

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Abhinav S

A young and healthy 23-year-old man presented with an acute inability to sleep for 7 consecutive days and nights. Prior to his first consultation with us he was prescribed zolpidem 5 mg by the emergency room, Trazodone up to 150 mg and Valium 5 mg over the course of 3 weeks by his primary care physician with minimal relief and continued acute sleep loss. He described staying awake and being “aware” all night. He was unable to nap during the day and denied daytime sleepiness or irresistible sleep episodes during the day. He did report feeling tired and somewhat “wired” through the day. He and his parents were extremely worried about his continuous sleep loss. Patient was tearful in clinic as he was convinced (after his own research) th... view more»

DOI: 10.4172/2325-9639.1000212

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