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I Have Terrible Insomnia Have Not Slept In Almost 24 Hrs Is This Jet Lag Due To Time Zone Change
Question: Hello 50 ur old women quick question I traveled to Europe left XXXXXXX Thursday’s night arrived Europe Friday slept 4 hours in total now Saturday night ans I have terrible insomnia have not slept in almost 24 hrs is this jet lag due to time zone change ans how can I fix it so I sleep I am getting anxious because I haven’t sleep
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Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the query. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, you are now suffering from insomnia due to jet lag and time zone change.
Jet lag is a cause of temporary sleep problem that may be noticed after traveling across more than 2 time zones. Jet lag usually can persist for 24-36 hours per time zone crossed. But, in some persons it may last for a few days to a few weeks.
You can take melatonin that is available as a supplement, may help your body get sleepy. Again, after consulting your doctor, you can take sleeping pill for your mental calmness and insomnia.
As jet lag induced insomnia is a temporary condition and usually goes away within few days, so no long term treatment is needed.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Zubayer Alam, General And Family Physician,
Please see the detailed answer below.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the query. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, you are now suffering from insomnia due to jet lag and time zone change.
Jet lag is a cause of temporary sleep problem that may be noticed after traveling across more than 2 time zones. Jet lag usually can persist for 24-36 hours per time zone crossed. But, in some persons it may last for a few days to a few weeks.
You can take melatonin that is available as a supplement, may help your body get sleepy. Again, after consulting your doctor, you can take sleeping pill for your mental calmness and insomnia.
As jet lag induced insomnia is a temporary condition and usually goes away within few days, so no long term treatment is needed.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Zubayer Alam, General And Family Physician,
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