Can sleep deprivation cause physical illness?

Answer 1

Sleep deprivation may be associated with risk of severe changes in our body including:

* Immune system impairment
* Obesity and impaired digestion
* Diabetes
* Hormonal imbalance

Answer 2

Oh my gosh, yes! When I had my son I was pretty-much alone with him when we came home from the hospital. After about three months of being up several times at night and early in the morning and working all day and cleaning in the evenings... you get the picture... I got physical symptoms of illness. These included, muscle cramps, indigestion, upset stomach, hair loss, huge bags and wrinkles on my face and more stuff similar to that. Eventually, it got to where I wasn't able to produce enough energy to get me through the day because I was now becoming mal-nourished in addition to being sleep deprived.

If you're not getting any sleep then you need to get help from someone.. friend, family, someone for-hire. Anything. Don't get sick cause it will only make you weaker and sicker!

Answer 3

Yes. For many years I worked nights, and it seemed I would only get 4 hrs sleep. It seemed that I was sick all the time

Answer 4

Yes of coruse Not getting proper sleep due to sleep apnea or insomnia WILL affect your waking hours. If you are not able to get enough REM sleep your brain will not think properly and your muscels and other systems will be affected as well.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

yes, very much so. mentally and physically....lack of concentration, coordination, your mood is effected as well.

Answer 7

Yes, and death.