Jet Lag
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Jet Lag Symptoms
Symptoms of jet lag may include:
Insomnia
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Difficulty falling asleep
Frequent awakening
Anorexia
Anxiety
Constipation
Diarrhea
Excessive daytime sleepiness
Excessive sweating
Headache
Heartburn
Indigestion
Moodiness
Muscle aches
Nausea
Poor concentration
Weakness or fatigue
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Last Updated: Mar 24, 2009
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Jet Lag References:
Circadian rhythm sleep disorders: part I, basic principles, shift work and jet lag disorders. An American Academy of Sleep Medicine review. Sleep. 2007 Nov 1;30(11):1460-83.
Skene DJ, Arendt J. Circadian rhythm sleep disorders in the blind and their treatment with melatonin. Sleep Med. 2007 Sep;8(6):651-5. Epub 2007 Apr 8.
Waterhouse J, Reilly T, Atkinson G, Edwards B. Jet lag: trends and coping strategies. Lancet. 2007 Mar 31;369(9567):1117-29.
