If the body is not healthy, certain clear signs will appear when going to sleep at night, but few people pay attention to them.
There are two most important times in a 24-hour day: one is waking up in the morning and the other is going to sleep at night.
Waking up in the morning can easily lead to accidents; after a long night, blood circulation slows down, causing blood viscosity to be relatively high in the morning. Upon waking, the sympathetic nervous system is stimulated, leading to an increase in blood pressure and heart rate, which can easily result in cardiovascular and cerebrovascular incidents.
Accidents can also easily occur when going to sleep at night. The amount of blood returning to the heart increases during sleep, putting additional strain on the heart. While sleeping, blood circulation slows down and blood viscosity is also very high, making many people susceptible to heart incidents.
After reaching a certain age, especially after 45, whether waking up in the morning or going to sleep at night, you should pay attention to any unusual signs from your body. If you notice anything abnormal, it is advisable to seek medical examination for timely treatment.
Waking up in the morning and going to sleep at night are two important times in a day.
1. Chest Pain or Tightness
There are many types of coronary artery disease, the most common being angina. Many patients with coronary artery disease easily experience angina at night, which is known as variant angina and is very dangerous.
During an angina episode, patients will feel chest pain or tightness in the middle and lower part of the sternum or in the area in front of the heart. This should not be overlooked; if not treated promptly, variant angina can easily progress to acute coronary syndrome.
2. Cramps, Numbness, or Pain in the Legs
Many people often experience cramps, numbness, or pain at night and simply think it is due to a calcium deficiency, so they buy lots of calcium supplements, yet the symptoms never improve.
However, unusual cramps, numbness, or pain in the legs can be a warning sign of vascular disease.
If the blood vessels are narrowed, blood flow decreases, leading to reduced blood and oxygen supply. The corresponding muscles and nerves will function abnormally, causing patients to frequently feel cramps, numbness, or pain in the legs.
3. Waking Up Early in the Middle of the Night
Many people experience poor sleep quality at night, especially when they suddenly wake up early in the middle of the night.
Then, when they want to sleep again, they find it impossible to do so. Waking up early in the middle of the night indicates that your sleep is not normal. Regardless of the cause, you should take this seriously and visit a hospital to investigate the underlying reasons promptly.
Waking up in the middle of the night requires careful attention.
4. Dizziness or Headache
Cardiovascular incidents often occur at night, and of course, cerebrovascular accidents can also easily happen.
The two most common types of cerebrovascular accidents are ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. When they occur, patients may feel dizziness and headaches, with many mistaking these symptoms for a cold or attributing them to poor rest.
5. Unusual Movements of the Limbs
When sleeping, pay attention to the movement of your limbs. If you notice any unusual movements, seek medical attention promptly.
When a cerebrovascular accident occurs, it can easily lead to a decrease in the ability to move the arms and legs.
One-third of a person’s life is spent sleeping, and good sleep is crucial for maintaining health. However, when sleep is affected, we should pay attention to it and not ignore warning signs just because it is dark outside.
