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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] ; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Adnan Ezici, M.D[2]

Overview

Physical examination of patients with insomnia is usually normal. However, physical examination findings of the underlying or coexisting medical conditions might be found.

Physical Examination

Physical examination of patients with insomnia is usually normal. However, physical examination findings of the underlying or coexisting medical conditions might be found.

• The presence of increased body mass index, waist circumference, neck circumference, and mallampati score on physical examination is highly suggestive of obstructive sleep apnea.

Appearance of the Patient

• People with insomnia are generally well-appearing.
• Patients may appear fatigued and irritable in some cases.

Vital Signs

• Vital signs of patients with insomnia are usually within normal limits.

Skin

• Skin examination of patients with insomnia is usually normal.

HEENT

• HEENT examination of patients with insomnia is usually normal.

Neck

• Neck examination of patients with insomnia is usually normal.

Lungs

• Pulmonary examination of patients with insomnia is usually normal.

Heart

• Cardiovascular examination of patients with insomnia is usually normal.

Abdomen

• Abdominal examination of patients with insomnia is usually normal.

Back

• Back examination of patients with insomnia is usually normal.

Genitourinary

• Genitourinary examination of patients with insomnia is usually normal.

Neuromuscular

• Neuromuscular examination of patients with insomnia is usually normal.

Extremities

• Extremities examination of patients with insomnia is usually normal.