Not getting enough sleep for one night, or even two, might not cause a problem. But people (even children and adolescents) who continue to have poor sleep are more likely to develop health conditions including:
Here are some common sleep conditions that may lead to cardiovascular disease:
Narcolepsy -Narcolepsy is a chronic neurological disorder that affects the brains ability to control sleep-wake cycles. People with narcolepsy may feel rested after waking, but then feel very sleepy throughout much of the day. Many people with narcolepsy also experience interrupted sleep that can involve waking up frequently during the night.
Sleep Apnea -Sleep Apnea is a condition that happens when your airway gets blocked repeatedly during sleep, causing you to stop breathing for short amounts of time. Sleep apnea can be caused by certain health problems, such as obesity and heart failure. This can cause you to not have a restful sleep and can lead to serious consequences.
Insomnia -Insomnia is when you have trouble falling sleep, staying asleep, or both. As many as one in two adults experiences short-term insomnia at some point, and 1 in 10 may have long-lasting insomnia. Insomnia is linked to high blood pressure and heart disease.