Omicron may give you sleepless nights
Experiencing sleepless nights? It could be COVID-19 Omicron! While a COVID-19 infection is normally marked by fever, body aches, and loss of smell and taste, experts believe the evolving virus may lead to sleepless nights. With a new set of COVID-19 Omicron symptoms, doctors warn against disregarding COVID preventative and care regimens.
What is the cause of sleep disturbance post COVID-19?
“The apparent new symptom termed as “night sweats” is linked with the BA.5 strain of the Omicron variant and was discovered by Trinity College Dublin immunologist, Professor Luke O'Neill. In July this year, leading health experts advised the media that the next COVID infection outbreak could be fueled by the emergence of new sublineages, Omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5. These were then added to the World Health Organization's monitoring list,” says Dr Amit Prajapati, Senior Intensivist & Critical Care Specialist, Shalby Multispecialty Hospital Ahmedabad
What are other symptoms of Omicron?
Omicron's new characteristic is evening drowsiness. This 'Covidsomnia' (COVID Insomnia) escalated as the virus-induced rise in stress and anxiety.
Who is at risk of sleep issues?
Sleep disturbances are commonly described by people who have recovered from COVID or who are recuperating from a lengthy COVID illness. Chronic sleep deprivation negatively affects cardiovascular and metabolic health. Recent research reveals that 52% of Indians have altered their sleeping habits as a result of the Omicron pandemic.
What are some commonly experienced symptoms in sleep?
Individuals have also suffered panic attacks during sleep and profuse sweating. LocalCircles, a community media platform, also found that sleep apnea, waking up mid-sleep, difficulty falling asleep, and desire for extra hours of sleep were among the challenges highlighted.
The Takeaway
According to doctors, these disruptions also lead to people feeling drowsy throughout the day impacting their productivity. Vaccines and booster shots are the only proven method to at least withstand these symptoms and prevent the virus from developing into a life-threatening illness.
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