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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. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
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Baby 0-2 | Rare | ||||
Toddler 3-5 | Common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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A 31-year old asked:
What causes jet lag?
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What is jet lag E-W vs W-E?
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How to quickly get rid of jet lag?
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Does eating help or worsen jet lag?
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Is confusion a symptom of 'jet lag' ?
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Is there more than one symptom of 'jet lag' ?
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A 25-year old asked:
My friend has jet lag. How do I avoid getting it?
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A 45-year old asked:
What can I do to address the symptoms of jet lag?
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A 42-year old asked:
Jet lag! can't sleep. can i get OTC med in Delhi?
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A 44-year old asked:
Are there any factors that will make jet lag worse?
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A 35-year old asked:
What is happening to your body when you have jet lag?
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A 23-year old asked:
What is the best way to handle jet lag from trans-oceanic flights?
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A 40-year old asked:
What is jet lag all about? Is there a difference if you fly east vs. west?
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A 31-year old asked:
Is skipping a night of sleep bad for your health? Trying to avoid jet lag.
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A 37-year old asked:
Regarding jet lag - if you move one hour per night - is it less likely to happen?
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A 28-year old male asked:
Can jet lag cause a anxiety relapse, how long would it take for anxiety to dissipate after crossing 8 time zones?
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A 34-year old asked:
Is melatonin safe to take for jet lag?
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A 33-year old asked:
How can i get over my jet lag quickly?
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A 32-year old asked:
What is the best way to get over jet lag?
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A 36-year old asked:
Is my diurnal rhythm messed up by jet lag?
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A 39-year old asked:
Are there any good ways to get over jet lag?
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A 48-year old asked:
How will having jet lag affect me down the road?
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A 38-year old asked:
Jet lag! can't sleep! Should I double up on the melatonin?
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A 36-year old asked:
what are good over the counter medicines to help with jet lag?
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A 44-year old asked:
Is it safe to give melatonin to a toddler who's experiencing jet lag?
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A 20-year old female asked:
I have been back from traveling for a week now, but I still have jet lag and only get a couple hours of sleep. What can I do?
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A 22-year old female asked:
I crossed 8time zones in 6days last week.when I got home I was always tired,now I'm not tired at all,roughly 3/4hours sleep in 24, is this jet lag?
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A 30-year old asked:
What is the best way to get over 7 hour jet lag without wasting any hours?
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A 35-year old asked:
Is Ambien (zolpidem) safe to take for jet lag, what is the best time to take it?
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A 28-year old asked:
Does anyone have any tips for overcoming jet lag after a 5 hour time difference?
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