How To Switch From Night Shift To Day Shift- 300 Questions Answered

My new job is night shift but i want to ask if switching to night shift would affect my health. I am diabetic.

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Dr. Raja Selvarajan Diabetologist | Bangalore

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Yes. working in night shifts cause a disturbance in the circadian rhythm , this disturbance leads to various metabolic derangements causing insulin resistance and development of Diabetes. If your kno ... Read More

Is is ok to work in night shifts without getting any health issues ? Since one year i am working with night shifts

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Dr. Gajanan S Manamwar Ayurveda | Pune

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Night shift working will gives you bad health effects no doubts... Take online consultation directly for more information regarding night shift it's effects it's prevention etc ... Read More

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I am doing 7-8 max night shift in a month. 5days continues then after 7 days again 2-3 night shifts. So during these night shift how to make my body fit and prevent further complications like diabetes, high bp to name a few.

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Dr. Animesh Gupta Diabetologist | Patna

Just do regular exercise and take at least 6-8 hours sleep during day or night according to duty shift. Have balanced diet ... Read More

Is 7-8 night shifts in a month is bad ? How to overcome future complications during night shifts ??how to maintain diet ?

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Ms. Ankita Bhargava Dietitian/Nutritionist | Bangalore

Hello user Sure ,we will help you But before prescribing any thing we need some information like . Vitals . Purpose . Medical history . Family history . Occupation . Physical activity . Daily routine ... Read More

Recently I have joined a MNC company ..There i have to do night shift also 5 times in a month or so ..My question is if I wok during night with out sleep then is it harmfull for my body and how to keep my body fully fit and refreshing during these night shifts

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Dr. L Sanjeyanth General Physician | Chennai

Sleep deprivation at night is not healthy actually but being 5 times in a month is fine but getting into chronic night shifts is harmful. Compensate your sleep on the next day. And never develop the h ... Read More

Hi, I was doing night shift from last 3 years, daily 10 hours working time, can you please suggest me to continue with this timings.

Asked for Male, 27 Years 406 Views v

Ms. Sneha Khelani Counselling Psychologist | Hyderabad

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Hello, It depends if its you are experiencing any negative effect in your body and mind. I have worked in night shifts for 10 years so I can understand your concern. If its bothering you then look for ... Read More

I am currently working in night shift but in office I sleep for 4 hours, and in day time 2-3 hours. Is there any issue for my health? Tips for me please. Thanks in advance :)

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Ms. Navya Dev Psychologist | Noida

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Hi Dear Night shifts disturbs your sleep cycle. What I feel if you are sleeping at night you are sleepy at work, and bot fully concentrating on the task. If you can avoid that or if is comfortable wi ... Read More

Currently I am doing night shift 5 days in a month .From 10 pm to 7 am .How to keep my self fit as my natural pattern is getting disturbed here and how to prevent dark circles as i will wake up whole night ?

Asked for Male, 31 Years 141 Views v

Dr. Bharath Muthuthangam T General Physician | Madurai

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Hi doctor, Now I started to work in the night shift for 10 hours. Can't able to get good sleep. What are the problem may arise due to insufficient sleep? Will hair loss be one of the them?

Asked for Male, 21 Years 332 Views v

Dr. Divya Shree K.R Psychiatrist | Bangalore

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Hello, Shift work is a common problem causing sleep disturbance.. Usually in a few days your brain will get adjusted to this pattern. Sleep deprivation can cause irritability, poor attention probl ... Read More

It's my first job and my night shift is started. I am not able adjust myself in night shift, not able to give my best at night shift than more more efficient in day shift. Not able to eat well, neither getting sleep in day. What to do?

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Mr. Gunjan Maithil Psychologist | Bangalore

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Hi... If possible, speak to your manager and request shifting back to day work. But if it is not possible then just give yourself some time, your body clock/sleep cycle will adjust as per your schedu ... Read More

It's regarding my body and jaw shifting towards the right side. I am also feeling sometimes pain in my left jaw. sharing my OPG.pls guide .i m not able to do personal consultation due to financial problem

Asked for Female, 34 Years 28 Views v

Dr. Sharwari Pawale Dental Surgeon | Pune

Hello Opg looks normal. Can give some hot compressions on the side which is paining. You will have to consult once with oral surgeon once regarding jaw related problems ... Read More

I am on desvenlafaxine 25mg...i tried to taper the med..But it is harder.. Is it possible to shift to venlor 37.5mg..So that i can conveniently taper using beed counting method..

Asked for Male, 29 Years 58 Views v

Dr. Priya Sarkar Psychiatrist | New Delhi

Consult a psychiatrist before making changes to the type or kind of medication. A lot needs to be considered before changing or reducing medication ... Read More

Sir/Madam I was prescribed to use upper night guard. After wearing the night guard for 2 nights, I feel that my upper teeth no. 24 is not properly aligning with the lower teeth. Is it possible that the teeth shifts only after 2 nights usage of night guard in case the fitment is not proper Thanks in advance.

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Dr. Sharwari Pawale Dental Surgeon | Pune

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Hello Night gaurd doesn't cause changes in tooth position ... Read More

I am suffering from shifting burning tongue. In the morning my mouth remains dry.Its been more than one month. Please review my iron study report.

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Dr. Shaista Fatma General Physician | Lucknow

Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ... Read More

Hello Sir and Ma'am, My brother is taking BP & Cholesterol meds for slightly elevated levels for both. Is it ok for him to do night shifts. Any additional precaution or meds that is to be taken or carried along for safety. Thank you for the guidance in advance. Regards, Dipto

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Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

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Hello, I am a software employee resident of hyderabad. I was working from past 2+ years in rotational shifts. It was all good and fine in the beginning but in due time because of rotational shifts I was facing health issues particularly due to night shifts and early morning shifts ( changes every week) . I am facing depression, insomnia, fatigue

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Asked for Male, 26 Years 137 Views v

Dr. Jahnavi Bhatt Psychiatrist | Anand

For medical certificate you have to consult a doctor in person.. ... Read More

My job requires a lot of physical labor. Are A to Z gold tablets beneficial for maintaining energy? What are their side effects, and how do they compare to A to Z multivitamin tablets?

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Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

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I am 32 weeks pregnant and in third trimester. Can I do night shift for one day. Will this affect baby.

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Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

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Hi, I am Rebecca, 26yrs old. I used to work in the night shift now my timings have been changed to morning shift I'm facing difficulty in sleeping at night time. Not able to sleep at night and feeling sleepy during the day at work. Can you please help me with any solution or natural remedies to get proper sleep at night!!

Asked for Female, 25 Years 85 Views v

Dr. Ujjyani Sengupta Pawar General Physician | Mumbai

Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details. Kindly consult via whatsapp on nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero. ... Read More

Can I do morning shift from 6 am IST in third trimester of pregnancy. Does this have any impact on the baby mental growth.

Asked for Female, 25 Years 38 Views v

Dr. Ashritha Thadishetty Gynecologist | Hyderabad

Whatever the time u can do but make sure u have quality sleep of 8 hours ... Read More

I have had a pain near my neck that has now shifted to medial deltoid and bicep . It starts paining at night . What can be the cause ? I am very scared. I was a chronic smoker but I left it . My chest xray didn't show anything abnormal

Asked for Female, 53 Years 42 Views v

Dr. Manoj Kumar General Physician | Dehradun

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Slight burning pain sensation that started from the right and shifted to the center. The pain sometimes originates from the right, sometimes center and sometimes center.

Asked for Male, 31 Years 57 Views v

Dr. Anuj Mothsra General Practitioner | Jhunjhunu

Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

Is it okay to do night shift for one day in second trimester of pregnancy. Can this affect baby. Please suggest.

Asked for Female, 25 Years 146 Views v

Dr. Vijaya Gupta Gynecologist | Chandigarh

Definitely yes This will not affect the baby ... Read More

Hi , I am already undergoing allopathy treatment and it is good . It increased erection as well it's timings. It's been almost 2 years . Now I want to shift to ayurveda . What is the way forward . Regards

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Dr. Mohd Abrar Sexologist | Srinagar

There can be relapse of symptoms.. Still if u want don't stop allopathy medication suddenly.. Tapper and then stop ... Read More

Hello, Need your expert suggestions for below. I work at night shift from 6:30PM to 4:00 AM. Due to improper lunch and dinner timing I'm facing a digestion problem and more chest pain. Sometimes pain continues for 2-3 weeks. Regards Vyankatesh

Asked for Male, 35 Years 84 Views v

Ms. Ritu Kapoor Dietitian/Nutritionist | Bangalore

Kindly get in touch through practo app for consultation for detailed discussion. ... Read More

I am 32 years old . Since last one month I am suffering from shifting joint pain in fingers and wrist. One month before uric acid lever was 8.2 now yesterday reports 7.2. Also I got checked for RA factor which is less than 10 in reports Pain is severe with or without burning sensation and swelling. Please suggest what to do

Asked for Male, 32 Years 54 Views v

Dr. Shounak Ghosh Rheumatologist | Kolkata

This may be due to an inflammatory arthritis but get it checked by a Rheumatologist ... Read More

Hi doctor Need your kind suggestion im unable to do night shift I have spoke with my boss he is telling me to produce medical certificate so how can I get it and what should I tell can anyone suggest reasons I'll can tell to get certificate. Do anyone giving medical certificate will help me

Asked for Female, 24 Years 594 Views v

Dr. Ujjyani Sengupta Pawar General Physician | Mumbai

Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult on nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero. ... Read More

Hi I have been doing night shift since a year by now untill few months I didn't face any difficulty but recently I'm facing too much difficulty phycially and mentally as well..I'm facing extreme head ache n eye pain at one side and kind of sadness at night I'm feeling so much difficulty can I get a medical certificate as suggested by my employer.

Asked for Female, 24 Years 163 Views v

Dr. Prashik Meshram General Physician | Ujjain

You will have to visit a clinic personally or online for further evaluation and certification ... Read More

From last 15 days I am feeling burning back pain and back ribs pain ,and pain is shifting lower middle upper ,pls look my x ray

Asked for Male, 35 Years 92 Views v

Dr. Premal Prakashrao Navarange Orthopedic surgeon | Yavatmal

It's look like neuropathic pain.. Take medications like 1. Tab Gabaneuron NT at 7 pm 3. Proxym MR tech twice day T. Pan 40 empty stomach all for 7 days ... Read More

I work in Night shift from 5pm to 3am and then I go out for jogging at 5am.Once I have completed my work out I take bath drink milkshake.and the sleep from 11am to 4pm. Can you please tell me an which time I should take shilajit.. because taking it before workout I feel difficulty in sleeping.

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Dr. Priyanka Gupta Ayurveda | Budaun

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How to switch from night shift to day shift

My new job is night shift but i want to ask if switching to night shift would affect my health. I am diabetic.

Is is ok to work in night shifts without getting any health issues ? Since one year i am working with night shifts

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I am doing 7-8 max night shift in a month. 5days continues then after 7 days again 2-3 night shifts. So during these night shift how to make my body fit and prevent further complications like diabetes, high bp to name a few.

Is 7-8 night shifts in a month is bad ? How to overcome future complications during night shifts ??how to maintain diet ?

Recently I have joined a MNC company ..There i have to do night shift also 5 times in a month or so ..My question is if I wok during night with out sleep then is it harmfull for my body and how to keep my body fully fit and refreshing during these night shifts

Hi, I was doing night shift from last 3 years, daily 10 hours working time, can you please suggest me to continue with this timings.

I am currently working in night shift but in office I sleep for 4 hours, and in day time 2-3 hours. Is there any issue for my health? Tips for me please. Thanks in advance :)

Currently I am doing night shift 5 days in a month .From 10 pm to 7 am .How to keep my self fit as my natural pattern is getting disturbed here and how to prevent dark circles as i will wake up whole night ?

Hi doctor, Now I started to work in the night shift for 10 hours. Can't able to get good sleep. What are the problem may arise due to insufficient sleep? Will hair loss be one of the them?

It's my first job and my night shift is started. I am not able adjust myself in night shift, not able to give my best at night shift than more more efficient in day shift. Not able to eat well, neither getting sleep in day. What to do?

It's regarding my body and jaw shifting towards the right side. I am also feeling sometimes pain in my left jaw. sharing my OPG.pls guide .i m not able to do personal consultation due to financial problem

I am on desvenlafaxine 25mg...i tried to taper the med..But it is harder.. Is it possible to shift to venlor 37.5mg..So that i can conveniently taper using beed counting method..

I am suffering from shifting burning tongue. In the morning my mouth remains dry.Its been more than one month. Please review my iron study report.

Hello Sir and Ma'am, My brother is taking BP & Cholesterol meds for slightly elevated levels for both. Is it ok for him to do night shifts. Any additional precaution or meds that is to be taken or carried along for safety. Thank you for the guidance in advance. Regards, Dipto

My job requires a lot of physical labor. Are A to Z gold tablets beneficial for maintaining energy? What are their side effects, and how do they compare to A to Z multivitamin tablets?

I am 32 weeks pregnant and in third trimester. Can I do night shift for one day. Will this affect baby.

Can I do morning shift from 6 am IST in third trimester of pregnancy. Does this have any impact on the baby mental growth.

I have had a pain near my neck that has now shifted to medial deltoid and bicep . It starts paining at night . What can be the cause ? I am very scared. I was a chronic smoker but I left it . My chest xray didn't show anything abnormal

Slight burning pain sensation that started from the right and shifted to the center. The pain sometimes originates from the right, sometimes center and sometimes center.

Is it okay to do night shift for one day in second trimester of pregnancy. Can this affect baby. Please suggest.

Hi , I am already undergoing allopathy treatment and it is good . It increased erection as well it's timings. It's been almost 2 years . Now I want to shift to ayurveda . What is the way forward . Regards

Hello, Need your expert suggestions for below. I work at night shift from 6:30PM to 4:00 AM. Due to improper lunch and dinner timing I'm facing a digestion problem and more chest pain. Sometimes pain continues for 2-3 weeks. Regards Vyankatesh

Hi doctor Need your kind suggestion im unable to do night shift I have spoke with my boss he is telling me to produce medical certificate so how can I get it and what should I tell can anyone suggest reasons I'll can tell to get certificate. Do anyone giving medical certificate will help me

From last 15 days I am feeling burning back pain and back ribs pain ,and pain is shifting lower middle upper ,pls look my x ray

I work in Night shift from 5pm to 3am and then I go out for jogging at 5am.Once I have completed my work out I take bath drink milkshake.and the sleep from 11am to 4pm. Can you please tell me an which time I should take shilajit.. because taking it before workout I feel difficulty in sleeping.

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