Jet Lag

Question 1

Jet lag - symptoms (4)

Answer 1

Tiredness
Headache
Irritable
Difficulty focusing

Question 2

Jet lag - extra questions (3)

Answer 2

Do you drink caffeine
Are you feeling generally well besides tiredness
Have you recently been travelling

Question 3

Jet lag - explanation of diagnosis

Answer 3

Common condition caused by changes in time zones, should disappear after a day or 2 as your body gets used to the new time zone

Question 4

Jet lag - cause

Answer 4

Change in time zone, body is getting used to new time zone

Question 5

Jet lag - first-line treatment

Answer 5

Lifestyle unless over the age of 55 - melatonin

Question 6

Jet lag - lifestyle (5)

Answer 6

Try and push through the tiredness in the mornings
Avoid taking naps
Bright light exposure in the mornings
Caffeinated drinks
If travelling, change times on watches and phones

Question 7

Jet lag - when to refer (2)

Answer 7

Long periods of time
Other systemic symptoms