Question 1

can you die from lack of sleep ?

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Great question!: Lack of sleep is harmful to the brain. You may not necessarily die from lack of sleep directly. However, you can die in a motor vehicle accident if you fall asleep at the wheel in your sleep deprived state.

Question 2

would it be possible for someone to die from lack of sleep?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Sleep deprivation is a method of torture. Without sleep, your brain cannot recover some important chemicals necessary for life. But it really takes a lot of sleep deprivation to kill you in a biological sense. The most likely scenario is a car accident because of a delayed reaction time or even falling asleep at the wheel. 24 hours of not sleeping = illegal blood alcohol level for driving.

Question 3

doctors, do you think i can die from lack of sleep?

Accepted Answer

Fatal insomnia: There is a rare condition -- unfortunate individual cannot sleep due to damage to mechanism in brain that allows for sleeping. This is a fatal condition. However, for someone who has insomnia/poor sleep, most people eventually sleep with enough exhaustion. The body's ability to rebuild/recover requires getting enough sleep in different sleep stages. Negative health effects with poor sleep.

Question 4

is it true when you have lack of sleep it can cause early death? im 17 yrs old and i have lack of sleep

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Lack of sleep: does not in and of itself cause early death.  Lack of sleep has a negative impact on physical and emotional health.  Please see your doc to identify or rule out medical conditions.  Then see a mental health professional to learn ways to sleep better.  Please do not use medication only, but learn strategies to help the root cause.  Stop work/computer at lest 1 hr. prior to bed.  NO screens in room.

Question 5

could you tell me if people can die due to lack of sleep, how do people with insomnia live?

Accepted Answer

Difficultly: A human can not go more that 10 days without sleep.  The body will shut down and death could occur.  People with insomnia have difficulty falling and staying asleep.  They too will die without enough sleep.

Question 6

can stress and lack of sleep cause brain cells to die and as a result ms someday? any non-prescription meds to help stay asleep?

Accepted Answer

Ref: Time magazine: I think you'll find your answers best addressed by a well-researched recent article in Time magazine about sleep disorders, nightmares, and post-traumatic stress.  I recommend after reviewing the article that you ask your physician to direct  you to the local sleep medicine specialist who can provide diagnostic and therapeutic options.

Question 7

i'm lack of sleep?

Accepted Answer

Sleep: Sleep can be difficult. here are some links you may find helpful
 http://familydoctor.org/familydoctor/en/diseases-conditions/insomnia.html, http://familydoctor.org/familydoctor/en/diseases-conditions/sleep-apnea.html, and http://familydoctor.org/familydoctor/en/diseases-conditions/restless-legs-syndrome.html.
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Question 8

can lack of sleep increase b.p?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Restful sleep is important for healthy body. Lack of sleep causes many problems such as high bp. For eg people with sleep apnea wake up frequently at night, get little oxygen to the brain and BP is high during day.

Question 9

what are the consequences of a lack of sleep?

Accepted Answer

Sleep deprivation: Short term effects can include feeling tired, irritability, decreased attention &amp; forgetfulness. It can impact one's immune system &amp; mental health.  Over time it can contribute to increased blood pressure, heart disease, stress &amp; mental health illnesses.

Question 10

lack of sleep has what effects on matabolism?

Accepted Answer

Probably slow it: Lack of sleep does no good to any part of your body. Though different people respond differently to different stresses, after a prolonged lack of slewed your metabolism would probably slow down, though nothing is known for certain.

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