sleep problem caused by illness
many illnesses can cause sleep problems. a few examples are:
- heart problems, such as heart failure or chest pain (angina).
- circulation problems in your legs, such as peripheral arterial disease.
- chronic breathing problems, such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (copd).
- digestive problems, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (gerd).
current as of: october 24, 2023
author: healthwise staff
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