Shocking statistics on suicide â¦ a leading cause of death in Guyana â Dr Leslie Ramsammy. The following was excerpted from a feature written by former Minister of Health, Dr Leslie Ramsammy on the suicide crisis currently sending shock-waves throughout Guyana.
Additional common causes of insomnia include: 1  Mental health disorders. Anxiety disorders, such as post-traumatic stress disorder, may disrupt your asleep. 2  Medications. Many prescription drugs can interfere with sleep, such as certain antidepressants and medications for asthma or blood pressure. 3  Medical conditions.
Medical Causes of Insomnia. There are many medical conditions (some mild and others more serious) that can lead to insomnia. In some cases, a medical condition itself causes insomnia, while in other cases, symptoms of the condition cause discomfort that can make it difficult for a person to sleep. Examples of medical conditions that can cause insomnia are: 1  Nasal/sinus allergies. 2  Gastrointestinal problems such as reflux. 3  Endocrine problems such as hyperthyroidism. 4  Arthritis. 5  Asthma. 6  Neurological conditions such as Parkinson's disease. 7  Chronic pain. 8  Low back pain.