Are there any health risks from staying up for long periods of time?

Question

I heard that it's bad for your heart. Is that true?

Answer 1

It can cause sleep deprivation, which is the cause for many problems of say binging on stimulants

Some problems with sleep deprivation

* aching muscles

* blurred vision

* clinical depression

* colorblindness

* daytime drowsiness and naps, excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS)

* decreased mental activity and concentration

* depersonalization/derealization

* weakened immune system

* dizziness

* dark circles under the eyes

* fainting

* general confusion

* hallucinations (visual and auditory)

* hand tremors

* headache

* hyperactivity

* hypertension

* impatience

* irritability

* nausea

* nystagmus (rapid involuntary rhythmic eye movement)

* psychosis-like symptoms

* sleep paralysis (while awake)

* pallor

* slowed reaction time

* slurred and/or nonsensical speech

* sore throat

* stuffy nose

* weight loss or gain

* severe yawning

* increased desire for sexual activity

* delirium

* temper tantrums in children

Answer 2

other than passing out and hitting your head, none that i know of. eventually if you stay up for too long your body will shut itself down. you won't have a choice but to be unconcious.  

Answer 3

well it can b in long run i guess, i used to stay up till like 3 or 4 in morning n it can cause u to get like sleeping probs n insomnia-id say just stick with staying up till 10 or 11, 11:30-12 at latest n sleep to stay healthy