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What are the consequences of prolonged insomnia?
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Many: Possible depression, anxiety, poor memory, hypertension, poor blood sugar control with possible development of diabetes, possible risk for hear disease and stroke. Specially if due to sleep apnea.
Answered 7/5/2012
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Insomnia Consequence: Hypersomnia decreased attention concentration decreased memory impaired judgment higher risk of motor vehicle and other hazardous instrument accident tiredness decreased immunity etc.
Answered 9/18/2013
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