COLUMBUS, Ohio Here’s a pretty good reason to make sure you’re getting enough rest and relaxation in your life. More than a third of people are walking around with the same symptoms as concussion due to stress and lack of sleep, suggests a new study.
A survey of more than 31,000 people shows that insufficient sleep, mental health problems, and stress were the causes of a whole host of symptoms doctors are used to seeing in head injury patients. Symptoms of what doctors call post-concussion syndrome (PCS) range from persistent headaches, dizziness and anxiety, to insomnia and loss of concentration and memory.
The study was published in the Sports Medicine journal in January
The authors surveyed almost 31,000 student-athletes from NCAA institutions and military service academies
Between 11 and 27 percent of student-athletes without a recent concussion reported symptoms that can be linked to post-concussion syndrome (PCS)
Common symptoms include fatigue, low energy, and drowsiness
The study says the symptoms are due to a lack of sleep and stress
Researchers surveyed more than 31,000 people about their health
Almost a third reported symptoms usually associated with concussion
This includes headaches, dizziness, anxiety, insomnia and loss of concentration
Researchers say that stress and lack of sleep are likely causing the symptoms
Findings could help doctors figure out which symptoms are due to head injuries, and which have other causes
Study links insufficient sleep, stress to symptoms resembling concussion ANI | Updated: Jan 25, 2021 08:45 IST
Washington [US], January 25 (ANI): While we all know how getting less sleep and stress can be harmful to a person s health, a new study suggested that lack of sleep, pre-existing mental health issues, and stress could also lead to symptoms that resemble concussion.
The study was published in the journal Sports Medicine . This finding supports researchers argument that athletes recovering from a brain injury should be assessed and treated on a highly individualised basis.
This study was conducted by the Concussion Assessment, Research and Education (CARE) Consortium established by the NCAA and U.S. Department of Defense.
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