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Can lack of sleep cause headached?
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Yes: There are chemical neurotransmitters that are revved up from lack of sleep and can cause ha and vasodilatation in the cranial vessels.
Answered 12/26/2013
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Talk to parents: Per information provided here, you are only 10 years-old. You should not be on this site--you can ask your older sibling.Relative, or parents to sign up and ask questions for you. Should ask your/talk to your parents about headaches--and yes, lack of sleep and cause/trigger headaches. Good luck to you.
Answered 12/26/2013
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Sleep Deprivation: Sleep deprivation can cause damage to your body in the short term. Over time, it can lead to chronic health problems and negatively impact your quality of life. 16 Effects of Sleep Deprivation: http://www.healthline.com/health/sleep-deprivation/effects-on-body
Answered 9/23/2016
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