Scientists: insomnia may be an early sign of a fatal illness

Research has shown that insomnia can be an early sign of a fatal illness. What kind of disease is it and how often does it occur? New York Post.

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The disorder that makes it difficult to sleep at night is more common in people with a fatal cerebral hemorrhage.

That is, it is a new risk factor alongside smoking and high blood pressure, although experts say more research is needed.

There are different types of insomnia - sometimes it doesn't last long, and sometimes it's chronic and harmful to your life.

Researchers at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm (Sweden) investigated it as a potential marker for a ruptured cerebral aneurysm.

Intracranial aneurysm is most common in women over 40. Most of these aneurysms do not rupture or even show up.

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Experts estimate that one to five percent of the population suffers from a cerebral aneurysm.

When they burst (about 2,5% of cases), it can lead to severe bleeding, known as subarachnoid hemorrhage.

According to the National Health Service, about three in five people with subarachnoid hemorrhage die within two weeks, and half of the survivors are left with severe brain damage and disability.

Lead author of the latest study, Dr. Suzanne Larsson, observed: “Ruptured aneurysms are very fatal. It is therefore extremely important to identify modifiable risk factors that can help prevent rupture. ”

Dr. Larsson and her team used data from several studies to determine which factors can cause dangerous brain aneurysms: sleep disturbances, coffee consumption, exercise, body mass index (BMI), and cholesterol.

To determine susceptibility, approximately 6300 cases of cerebral aneurysm and almost 4200 cases of ruptured cerebral aneurysms were compared with more than 59 healthy people.

Having a genetic predisposition to insomnia was associated with a 24% increased risk for both conditions.

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Dr. Larsson explained: “The association between insomnia and intracranial aneurysm has not been previously reported and these results need confirmation in future studies. Our research supports the notion that risk factors that people can change or control can affect cerebral aneurysms and the risk of bleeding. Once confirmed in future studies, ways to incorporate this knowledge into prevention programs and treatments should be explored. ”

Risks of aneurysm

The risk of a brain aneurysm was higher in smokers and people with high blood pressure, but not in people with high cholesterol or high BMI.

One theory is that insomnia and general sleep disturbances increase blood pressure, which may explain the risk of a cerebral aneurysm.

When you sleep, your blood pressure drops. Sleep problems mean your blood pressure stays high for a longer time.

Insomnia or lack of sleep has previously been associated with early death, but both can be helped.

The NHS says the best way to avoid a ruptured brain aneurysm is to keep your blood vessels healthy.

That is, you should quit smoking, exclude foods high in fat from the diet, and control blood pressure and weight.

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