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Sleep disorders are prevalent and have large impact on well-being and functioning. Based on the presenting symptoms, the general practitioner can often diagnose and treat uncomplicated sleep disorders. An overview of the most common sleeping complaints, underlying diagnoses and useful treatments is given. Furthermore, we discuss a structured approach for diagnosing sleep disorders, provide criteria for referring patients with sleep disorders to sleep centres, and discuss medication both as cause as well as option for treating sleeping problems.

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