I feel dizzy and nauseous after waking up from a nap

Many doctors now recommend that everyone take a nap at noon. A moderate nap will make people more energetic and have the energy to work in the afternoon. Many office workers feel dizzy and nauseous after waking up from a nap, and feel that it would be better not to sleep at all. Not only do they not get a good rest, but their bodies also experience uncomfortable symptoms. If you want to know what causes dizziness and nausea after a nap, you can read the following to find out.

Experts say that you should not worry too much about occasional dizziness, headache, fatigue, etc. after a nap. Generally speaking, there are two main causes of this symptom: one is poor sleep; the other is sleeping too long. For those who have the habit of taking naps and often feel dizzy and have headaches after waking up, they should go to the hospital for examination in time!

Specifically, the main reasons for dizziness and nausea after a nap are as follows:

1. Go to bed immediately after eating. For many white-collar workers, lunch break time is of the essence, but sleeping immediately after lunch is not advisable. Because a large amount of blood flows to the stomach at this time to help digest food, the body's blood pressure lowers, which can easily lead to insufficient blood supply to the brain. Sleeping at this time can easily cause uncomfortable symptoms such as dizziness and fatigue after waking up from a nap. It is recommended that a nap start at least 15 minutes after a meal.

2. Eating too much greasy food before going to bed. It is not advisable to eat too greasy food or too full before taking a nap. Greasy food will increase blood viscosity, and eating too much will increase the burden on the gastrointestinal tract. Both will cause a decrease in oxygen supply to the brain, resulting in discomfort such as fatigue, nausea, and headache after sleep.

3. Poor sleeping posture, sleeping on stomach. Although the nap time is not long, it should not be careless. Sleeping while sitting or sleeping on your stomach will affect the body's blood circulation and nerve conduction, especially sleeping on your stomach. It can also lead to insufficient oxygen supply to the brain, compression of the eyeballs, excessive bending of the vertebrae, and resulting in adverse symptoms such as dizziness, brain swelling, blurred vision, and black eyes after waking up. The best way is to sleep lying down.

4. Sleeping too long. Humans are regular animals. If we don’t get enough sleep, we will feel dizzy, and sleeping too long will also affect our body functions. When people are asleep, their metabolism decreases, blood circulation slows down, and the supply of nutrients and oxygen to the brain decreases. If the nutrient and oxygen supply remains at a low level for a long time, the human body will easily experience fatigue and dizziness. It is recommended that the nap time be controlled within 30 minutes.

5. Catch a cold. When the weather is cooler, or you are in an air-conditioned room, or choose to take a nap in a ventilated location, it is easy to fall asleep, but it is also easy to catch a cold. Because the body's temperature regulation center function declines when the human body is in sleep state, the body temperature drops significantly. If you are not careful, it is easy to catch a cold, leading to symptoms such as dizziness, headache, and physical fatigue. It is recommended that you cover your abdomen even if you feel a little hot.

In addition, if you often experience dizziness and headaches after a nap and the symptoms cannot be effectively relieved, you should go to the hospital for examination in time. Check whether there are anemia, cervical spondylosis, cardiovascular disease, abnormal blood pressure, nasopharyngitis and other diseases. At the same time, pay attention to regulating your mood before going to bed, avoid excessive stress, and avoid taking a nap with bad mood.