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Jet lag
A condition in which there is an alteration in a person's circadian rhythm (internal time clock) and sleep patterns due to travel through different time zones.
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this
39 year experience in Internal Medicine
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Baby 0-2 | Rare | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common |
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What is happening to your body when you have jet lag?
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What is jet lag all about? Is there a difference if you fly east vs. West?
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Next year I will go in Canada and I live in Romania (-6) for the first time. Are there any remedies for a possible jet lag? Thanks.
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Can jet lag be as severe as narcolepsy?
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Is my diurnal rhythm messed up by jet lag?
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Are there any good ways to get over jet lag?
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My friend has jet lag. How do I avoid getting it?
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Is there a good medicine that can keep me awake in case of jet lag?
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Are naps OK for a light jet lag from Romania to Canada (-6h)? Thank you.
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Is skipping a night of sleep bad for your health? Trying to avoid jet lag.
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What is the best way to get over 7 hour jet lag without wasting any hours?
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If I took a 2mg Lunesta at 11pm, but am wide awake at 3am, can I take another, even a half (1mg)? I don't need to be up for another 8 hours. Jet lag!
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