Question 1

is confusion a symptom of 'jet lag' ?

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Yes: It can be a symptom of jet lag.

Question 2

what are the symptoms of jet lag?

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May vary but: Jet lag symptoms may include:
insomnia, early waking or excessive sleepiness, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, constipation or diarrhea, malaise, muscle aches and
menstrual symptoms in women.

Question 3

what are the symptoms of jet lag and how can i address them effectively?

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Jet Lag: Mainly sleepiness & light headedness. Some melatonin prior to trip might help.

Question 4

is sleeping for 14hrs straight a symptom of 'jet lag' ?

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Jet lag -> fatigue: Sleeping 14 hours is likely simple exhaustion and sleep deprivation. Although a few days of "jet lag" can surely cause both! jet lag more typically causes tiredness, sometimes headache, nausea, poor focus, and that frustrating "can't fall asleep at bedtime / am wide awake at 4am" feeling. Hopefully a good sleep has started to reset your bio-clock!

Question 5

is there more than one symptom of 'jet lag' ?

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Yes: Jet lag symptoms can include headache, mild nausea, and of course fatigue. Feeling "awake" and unable to sleep when you should (eg: in the middle of the night), also typical.

Question 6

how do you tell if you have jet lag?

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Fatigue, mild nausea: Jet lag occurs when you travel east or westbound. Typically you feel fatigued, mild nausea, and have trouble with sleeping.  It lasts a few days, often worse on the first day. Get out into sunlight and take melatonin if you are having trouble sleeping.

Question 7

what are some of the tests for jet lag?

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The tests for Jet lag include::   Polysomnography, Sleep diary.

Question 8

my sister has jet lag. what should i tell her?

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Jet lag remedy: Jet lag is a disruption of circadian rhythm caused by traveling to different time zones.  Basically adaption to the the local cycles of light and nutrition are the most effective means to adjust.  If possible, a day or so before traveling, begin to change sleeping and eating times to those of the destination.  Fasting for about 16 hours during travel and exposure to light also attenuates effects.

Question 9

what is the definition or description of: jet lag?

Accepted Answer

Jet Lag results from: an imbalance in the body's natural "biological clock" caused by traveling to different time zones. The 24-hour cycle of "circadian rhythms" are measured by the distinct rise and fall of body temperature, certain hormone levels and other biological conditions, all influenced by our exposure to sunlight to determine when we sleep and when we wake. They adjust slowly after changing time zones.

Question 10

what is happening to your body when you have jet lag?

Accepted Answer

Circadian : Your inner clock is off...It takes several days for your circadian rhythm to catch up..

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