Although insomnia is widespread, it is not always clear what causes it.

A health report published by “Harvard Health” titled Improving Sleep lists 6 health problems that make it more difficult to sleep:

Diabetics

• Diabetes is a serious disease, but many people live with the condition without knowing it because the symptoms can be subtle.
• According to the report, people with diabetes may experience problems that make it more difficult to sleep.
• These problems include night sweats and frequent urination.

Congested heart

• Heart failure occurs when the heart cannot pump blood properly.
• It mostly affects the elderly, but it can also affect young people in some cases.
• A condition that develops gradually and causes fluid to build up around the lungs.
• As a result, sufferers may experience shortness of breath at night.
• Harvard University scientists recommend using pillows to elevate the upper body.
• The main symptoms of heart failure include shortness of breath, fatigue, fainting and ankle swelling.
• Symptoms may develop quickly or gradually over weeks or months.

Arthritis

• Medications used to treat gout often cause insomnia.
• If you suffer from arthritis and sleep problems, your doctor may recommend taking aspirin or an anti-inflammatory before bed to reduce pain and inflammation.

Nocturnal urination

• Excessive need to urinate at night.
• The condition wakes a person up at least twice a night, but in severe cases, the person may wake up 5 or 6 times.

Thyroid disease

• An overactive thyroid gland can cause sleep disorders.
• This disease overwhelms the nervous system.
• Symptoms of the condition can be vague.