I sleep 20 hrs/week M-F. I barely slept at all thursday night and felt so sick yesterday I vomitted at work and had to go home. I also fought off a stomach bug the week before. My roomate think it is the bug again. I don't know if there's a stomach bug going around (boston area) or if it was lack of sleep that caused me to be sick. I have lost about 12 pounds in a little over a day (214 to 202 - my normal weight is about 200), but strangely enough I feel OK. I didn't eat yesterday and really don't feel like eating still. Does this seem more like a bug to you?
2006-08-05 04:30:51 · 9 answers · asked by Handsome Devil 4 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Yes. You're resistance to illness is greatly reduced if you do not get adequte rest. Your body on average needs 8 hours of sleep every day. Not attained it leaves you susceptible to ailments that you otherwise could ward off.
Losing the amount of weight you described you're biggest threat is dehydration... get plenty of fluids back into your system... Gatorade and such to build your electrolytes back up. Consult you doctor if you don't start showing signs of improvement soon.
Sounds like you caught a goodie this time.
2006-08-05 04:34:56 · answer #1 · answered by J.D. 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
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2016-12-25 23:02:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Medical illness can cause chronic insomnia. Some of the medicines used to treat illnesses can cause sleep problems (medicine for high blood pressure, for example). Steroids can also cause sleep problems.
Pain, anxiety and depression can also cause sleep problems.
Caffeine, nicotine and alcohol can keep you awake. Chronic insomnia can also be caused by something as simple as bad sleep hab
1. Establish a regular schedule. Go to bed and get up the same time every day, even on weekends.
2. Don't drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages after noon.
3. Exercise regularly, but not right before bedtime.
4. Refrain from smoking; nicotine is a stimulant.
5. Use your bed only for sex and sleep. Eating or working in bed may make you associate it with activities other than sleep.
6. Restrict your sleep by limiting the time you spend in bed to the actual amount of time that you sleep. If you lay in bed for eight hours and only sleep five, limit your time in bed to five hours. Gradually increase this number by 15 or 30-minute intervals.
7. Get up at the same time every morning, no matter how poorly you slept. This will help your body get into a routine.
8. Learn relaxation techniques, such as Yoga or meditation.
9. Keep the bedroom dark, comfortable and quiet and turn the face of the clock around to minimize anxiety about falling asleep.
Tips:
You may want to keep a sleep diary to identify a specific problem that is easily corrected. A sleep diary keeps a record of routine activities and sleep, such as stress, exercise, naps, caffeine consumed and the quantity and quality of sleep.
Using Sleeping Pills
Steps:
1. Use prescribed dose.
2. as a short-term therapy. They should not be taken for more than three weeks, because they can worsen insomnia and lead to dependence.
3. Let your doctor know if sleeping pills cause daytime grogginess.
Tips:
Short-acting sleeping pills are good if you have trouble falling asleep.
Long-acting sleeping pills are more suitable for you if you have trouble staying asleep.
Sleeping pills are not a substitute for good sleep habits.
Warnings:
Do not drink alcohol when taking sleeping pills.
Do not drive after you have taken sleeping pills or if you are groggy the morning after taking sleeping pills.
Overall Warnings:
Many drugs, both prescription and over the counter, can cause insomnia as a side effect. Check with your doctor
Consult a doctor if insomnia remains chronic and altering sleep habits doesn't improve sleep.
2006-08-06 00:22:04 · answer #3 · answered by Wiseone 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a trip to Student Health. Sleeping is necessary for the body to survive. And if it is a recurrent "bug" then the physuician can prescribe the right medication.
Run to the nearest medical facility. If you don't have a student health service then go to the County Hospital which must treat anyone, regardless of insurance or financial concerns.
2006-08-05 04:36:25 · answer #4 · answered by banananose_89117 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
You are run down due to lack of sleep. It's only going to get worse. You need to see a doctor and figure out what you can do. While everyone doesn't require the same amount of sleep, clearly you're not getting enough. Go to the doctor!
2006-08-05 04:37:13 · answer #5 · answered by clarity 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps you have insomnia because you are ill. I have sleep apena and my whole nervous system was a wreck for months. But I don't think I vomitted or anything because of it.
2006-08-05 04:39:40 · answer #6 · answered by amish-robot 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
People with chronic insomnia are more likely to develop depression and anxiety disorders. As far as physically insomnia can increase the severity of chronic diseases such as high blood pressure and diabetes. Lack of sleep can also lower your immune system's ability to fight off infection so it is possible that it could be a bug that you are suffereing from. Make sure you get plenty of fluids, but of course if you feel worse, see your doctor.
2006-08-05 04:39:12 · answer #7 · answered by Nurse Annie 7 · 1⤊ 4⤋
you can get physically sick from lack of sleep. you can die from it. if you go too long without sleep, you will die. the REM cycles help your brain and body rejuvenate (sp?). i have some insomnia problems too. 20 hours a week isn' very good. go see a doctor to see if you can be provided with a sleep aid.
2006-08-05 04:36:12 · answer #8 · answered by thunderwear 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Sure. Stress, anger, sorrow, extreme excitement, even being overjoyed, can adversely affect your health. Our bodies work hand-in-hand with our emotions. When one part of your being gets over-balanced, the rest of you follows. Proven medical fact.
2016-03-27 00:04:13 · answer #9 · answered by Nikki 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋