Can you get sick from sleep deprivation?

I went through severe sleep issues during my job change last year and kept getting constant headaches and stomach issues. The only thing that saved me was setting a hard stop for screens at 9:30 PM and doing light stretching.

I find that sleep deprivation really flares up my PCOS symptoms and makes me feel incredibly nauseous and bloated. We really have to be gentle with our bodies and try to get consistent sleep.

I am experiencing this for the first time due to college stress and I feel so dizzy today. Is it okay to take a small nap in the afternoon, or will that make it harder to sleep at night?

My doctor explained that sleep deprivation disrupts the immune system's cytokine production, which are essential for fighting off infections. That is why we are much more likely to fall sick when we are sleep-deprived.

Your brain basically turns into a grumpy potato when you don't sleep, and your body follows! Just go hibernate for a day and you'll see most of your imaginary diseases disappear.

I used to think I had some major neurological issue when my head felt heavy after sleepless nights. But the doctor reassured me it was just basic physical strain from lack of rest, which made me feel much better.

Please go to a doctor if you are feeling very sick. I ignored my chronic insomnia and constant fatigue for months, which eventually led to a major health crash that forced me to take one month off from work.

It is always safer to consult a qualified physician if your sleep deprivation is severe enough to make you feel physically ill. Don't rely on random internet tips for serious chronic issues.

Does anyone else get severe heart palpitations and shivering the next day when they don't sleep? I get so anxious about it, is this normal or should I be worried?