What should I do if I have nightmares and feel weak and limp all over?
May 16, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Shuwen
Introduction
Feeling weak and limp all over after having nightmares may be a normal phenomenon, or it could be caused by factors such as neurasthenia or perimenopausal syndrome. Addressing the underlying cause, correcting unhealthy lifestyle habits, and taking medications like mecobalamin tablets or estradiol drospirenone tablets as prescribed by a doctor can help. If necessary, seek medical attention at a hospital to identify the specific cause and receive appropriate treatment.
In general, experiencing nightmares accompanied by generalized weakness and fatigue may be a normal phenomenon, or it could be caused by pathological factors such as neurasthenia or perimenopausal syndrome. Patients can adopt corresponding treatment measures based on the underlying causes. A detailed analysis is as follows:
1. Physiological Factors
This may result from habitual exposure to horror stories or watching scary movies before bedtime, leading to excessive nervous tension and insufficient cerebral blood circulation. This condition is considered a normal physiological response and does not require specific medical intervention. Symptoms can be improved by correcting unhealthy lifestyle habits.
2. Pathological Factors
1) Neurasthenia
Neurasthenia may be triggered by high levels of mental stress, emotional tension, or chronic illnesses. After developing neurasthenia, patients may experience excessive nervous system excitation, along with symptoms such as loss of appetite and reduced food intake. Patients should follow medical advice and take neurotrophic medications, such as mecobalamin tablets or vitamin B1 tablets, to improve symptoms.
2) Perimenopausal Syndrome
Perimenopausal syndrome may be induced by genetic factors, autoimmune ovarian damage, or endocrine disorders. Fluctuations in hormone levels during this phase may lead to such symptoms, which might also include palpitations and dizziness. Patients may be treated with medications such as nilestriol tablets or estradiol drospirenone tablets.
Besides the above common causes, this condition may also be associated with depression or anxiety disorders.
