Who Suffers From Jet Lag And What Are Its Symptoms?

Who suffers from jet lag?

Anybody traveling across several world time zones in a short space of time is liable to suffer the effects of jet lag. Crossing just one or two time zones in unlikely to cause problems, but crossing three or more is likely to give rise to jet lag, with jet lag symptoms becoming increasingly pronounced, and staying with you for longer, as the number of time zones increases.

Jet lag affects both men and women regardless of age, although people over 50 are likely to suffer more than people under 30.

If you are already suffering from sleeping problems, such as insomnia, then you are more likely to be effected by jet lag.

What are the symptoms of jet lag?

The most common jet lag symptoms are difficulty sleeping at night, or insomnia, and tiredness during the day.

In addition, you may experience a change in appetite (typically a loss of appetite), stomach upset, discomfort in your feet and legs and headaches.

You may also become irritable and depressed and experience difficulty in settling down and relaxing.