Those Who Sleep Poorly Feel More Pain

Those who sleep poorly feel more pain. This is because lack of sleep increases the amount of interleukin 6 (IL-6) and inflammatory cells, triggering a process that sensitizes the nervous system. "This is what we call hyperalgesia," explained neurologist and pain specialist Ramon D’ Ângelo Dias.

According to him, this sensitization can cause a lighter pain to become amplified for the patient. "Therefore, in the treatment of pain, especially chronic pain, developing healthy habits such as good nutrition and quality sleep will contribute to a significant recovery," the doctor explained.