10 Symptoms of Sleep Deprivation
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #9: High Blood Pressure
The constant flow of blood around our bodies is essential to us. Without it, our bodies would be starved of the nutrients that are carried in the bloodstream and we would simply die. In order to achieve a constant flow, the blood needs to be pumped at a certain pressure to ensure it circulates throughout the entire body.
Despite the need for a certain blood pressure, though, things can get dangerous if your blood pressure becomes too high. A lack of sleep can lead to a high blood pressure and this could cause some potentially serious complications, like a stroke. If you do have high blood pressure you should arrange to speak with a doctor as soon as possible.
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