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Will exhaustion make you feel ill?

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

It can: Prolonged exhaustion / excess stress can weaken your immune system and predispose to actual illness. You need at least 6-8 hrs of rest nightly, a nutritious diet, and physical activity.

Answered 2/18/2013

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