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Can workin 10hour day shifts for 7 days followed by 7 night shifts 10 hour followed by 2 days off cause insomnia? or sleep difficulty of any type?

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Yes: Shift work can cause dysomnia, interruption and dysregulation of sleep. Consult with a sleep specialist.

Answered 2/1/2017

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