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What is jet lag?
Jet lag, also called desynchronosis and flight fatigue, is a temporary disorder that causes fatigue, insomnia, and
other symptoms as a result of air travel across time zones. It is considered a circadian rhythm sleep disorder, which is a disruption of the internal body clock.
What are other symptoms and signs of jet lag?
Besides fatigue and insomnia, a jet lag sufferer may experience a number of physical and emotional symptoms including anxiety, constipation, diarrhea, confusion, dehydration, headache,
irritability, nausea, sweating, coordination problems,
dizziness, and even memory loss. Some
individuals report additional symptoms, such as heartbeat
irregularities and increased susceptibility to illness.
Children can also suffer the same jet lag symptoms as adults.
What is a time zone?
A time zone is a geographical region which has the same time everywhere w...
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