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What are the effects of sleep deprivation?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 40-year-old male. I have been experiencing difficulties maintaining a consistent and adequate sleep schedule and would greatly appreciate insights into the potential health impacts of sleep deprivation. Could you provide information on the consequences of chronic sleep deprivati... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, I am here to help you with your health queries. I can understand your concern. Lack of adequate sleep can lead to many complications. Some of these complications can further hinder the ability to get sufficient sleep. Sleep deprivation causes elevated levels of the stress hormone cortisol, ... Read Full »
My sleep quality is bad. How can it be improved?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 30-year-old female. I would like to know the significance of sleep in maintaining overall health and well-being, and how much sleep is generally recommended for adults and children. I have been having difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep. Are there common factors or lifes... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I appreciate the confidence that you place in me for your healthcare consultation. I would like to share the following information with you: Significance of sleep: Sleep is essential for maintaining one's overall health and well-being. During sleep, the body repai... Read Full »
My work is being affected due to sleep disturbances. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, My sleep has been all over the place lately, and I am feeling drained. I am a working woman of 40, and this is affecting my work. Is this just a normal phase, or could it be something like insomnia? How do I know if I am dealing with sleep deprivation? Any simple tips to get better Z's... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, I appreciate that you have chosen icliniq.com for your medical needs. I am here to give you the best care possible. Actually, a healthy person should sleep 6 to 8 hours a day, and good sleep comes from a good diet and exercise. If a person is feeling drained all the time, it could be an issue... Read Full »
My shift changed. Kindly help in managing my sleep cycle.
Query: Hello doctor, My work shift has changed from day to night for the past five months. Initially, I felt very tired staying awake at night and working, now I got used to it, but again my shift has changed to the day shift. How to manage my sleep cycle now? Kindly suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. You need to make gradual sleep adjustments over a week to return to day awake night sleep cycle. 1. Avoid having a clock or alarm clock where you can see during your rest time to reduce anxiety. 2. Daytime nap- Use bla... Read Full »
I have been having sleepless nights for the past year despite taking medications. Why so?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 41-year-old female. Last year I suddenly was not able to sleep anymore. I would lay in bed until 10 o'clock in the morning without sleeping at all. I did not feel tired. I took Zolpidem 3 tablets every night for a month. I would sleep two to three hours a night and I would wake u... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concern. If you do not have a history of psychosis and the history of thyroiditis, I would reassure you that your problem is "short sleep duration disorder", and simply your brain does not need to sleep. Nevertheless, the ... Read Full »