How sleep deprivation affects the brain

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I am a 40 year old housewife. Recently since a month I have been sleep deprived due to my personal commitments. I feel I cant concentrate well on my work these days. How does sleep deprivation affect the brain? Does it cause any unchanging reaction? How can this be managed?

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Dr. Bishwa Prakash Mishra General Physician 10 yrs exp Delhi Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Bishwa Prakash Mishra

General Physician 10 yrs exp Delhi

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Affects a lot ,depending upon your sleeping hours it can result in non release of many hormones from body which helps in keeping mind n brain fresh

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