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In the dead of night, the city falls into a deep sleep. Li Fang suddenly woke up at this time, opened her eyes and looked at the alarm clock at the bedside, it was half past three in the morning.
This is the third time this week that I have woken up at this point in time. She sighed softly and rolled over, trying to get herself back to sleep. But in my mind, I couldn't help but think of the scene when I was chatting with my friend Zhang Mei a few days ago.
"How have you been sleeping lately? I always think you look a little haggard. Zhang Mei asked with concern while pouring tea for Li Fang.
Li Fang shook his head: "Don't mention it, I always wake up in the middle of the night during this time, that is, around 3 or 4 o'clock in the morning, and it is difficult to fall asleep again after waking up."
Zhang Mei's face suddenly became a little solemn when she heard this: "How long have you been in this situation?"
"It's been more than a month." Li Fang recalled, "At first, I thought it was an occasional thing, but I didn't pay much attention to it. But now it's like this almost every day, and I don't have much energy during the day. "
Zhang Mei was silent for a moment, and then slowly spoke: "I saw an article a few days ago that said that waking up at 3 or 4 o'clock in the morning for a long time may be a sign of physical problems. You'd better go to the hospital for a check-up. "
Li Fang was a little unimpressed when she heard this: "Not really, right?" It may be that I have been under a lot of pressure at work recently and have poor sleep quality. "
Zhang Mei shook her head: "I'd rather believe it than believe it." You can't afford to be sloppy when it comes to health. "
The memories came to an abrupt end, and Li Fang opened her eyes to find that she still hadn't been able to fall asleep again. She decided to get up and drink a glass of warm water to find out how serious the problem really was.
Turning on the phone, Li Fang typed in the keywords "wake up at 3 or 4 o'clock in the morning". The search results surprised her. It turns out that this seemingly ordinary sleep problem may actually hint at a variety of potential health risks.
Li Fang's eyes were attracted by an article entitled "Analysis of the Causes and Countermeasures of Waking Up at 3-4 A.M. from the Perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine". The article points out that according to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, each organ of the human body has its specific time of operation. 3-5 a.m. is the time when the lungs are in order, and if you wake up frequently during this time, it may indicate a problem with your lungs.
Thinking that she has often felt chest tightness and shortness of breath recently, Li Fang couldn't help but be a little worried. She continued to read and found that the article also mentioned other possible causes: abnormal liver function, heart problems, depression, and even sleep apnea.
Li Fang recalls some of her recent symptoms: In addition to sleep problems, she often feels tired and has a poor appetite. These symptoms seem to be found in the article.
Early the next morning, Li Fang made an appointment for a physical examination. Although the doctor told her that most of the test results were within the normal range, the liver function index was slightly higher and recommended that she have further tests.
This result made Li Fang breathe a sigh of relief, and at the same time warned her to pay more attention to her health. She began to adjust her routine, cut down on staying up late, and increased her exercise. At the same time, she also began to learn some ways to improve the quality of her sleep.
A few weeks later, Li Fang met Zhang Mei again. Zhang Mei was pleasantly surprised to find that Li Fang's complexion improved significantly: "You look more energetic!" Is the sleep problem solved?"
Li Fang smiled and nodded: "Thanks to you for reminding me." I went for a check-up, and although there were no major problems, I found some minor problems. Now that I'm conditioning, my sleep quality is really much better. "
Zhang Mei said with relief: "That's good." Health is too important to be taken lightly. "
Li Fang was deeply touched: "Yes, this experience made me deeply realize that small signals from the body may actually imply a big problem. I will definitely pay more attention to my health in the future. "
This experience not only changed Li Fang's living habits, but also made her start to pay attention to the health of the people around her. She shared her experience with her friends and colleagues, hoping to draw their attention to sleep problems.
At a party, Li Fang's colleague Wang Qiang listened to her experience and thought: "I have often woken up in the middle of the night recently, and I always thought it was caused by high work pressure. Looks like it's time for me to do a full check-up. "
Li Fang encouraged: "Yes, don't ignore these seemingly small problems. Early detection and early treatment can avoid small lesions and major diseases. "
Over time, Li Fang's sleep quality gradually improved. She no longer wakes up at 3 or 4 a.m. as often, and her whole person has become more refreshed. This experience made her deeply realize that health requires daily maintenance and attention.
However, not everyone is as lucky as Li Fang. Her neighbor, Aunt Liu, was diagnosed with a serious heart attack because she neglected her sleep problems for a long time. This case strengthened Li Fang's determination to promote health awareness.
Li Fang began organizing health talks in the community, inviting doctors to explain the early symptoms of various common health problems. She also created a WeChat group to share health knowledge and health care methods on a regular basis. Gradually, she became a "health expert" in the community, and many people would consult her if they had any health questions.
One day, Li Fang received a strange phone call. It turned out that she shared an article on social media about sleep problems that helped a woman Chen, who was thousands of miles away, to discover her health risks in time. Ms. Chen made a special call to express her gratitude.
This incident made Li Fang deeply encouraged. She realized that her experiences and sharing not only affected those around her, but could also help more people she had never met. She decided to continue to learn more about health and help more people.
Li Fang's story tells us that every signal in the body deserves our attention. In particular, a seemingly mundane phenomenon like frequent waking up at 3 or 4 a.m. can suggest a variety of underlying health problems. Paying attention to these signs and taking appropriate measures is essential to maintain good health.
At the same time, we need to recognise that health is not just an individual issue, but also a matter of society as a whole. By sharing knowledge and caring for each other, we can work together to create a healthier society.
Finally, I hope that everyone can be like Li Fang, not only pay attention to their own health, but also help the people around them improve their health awareness. Let's work together to create a healthier and happier life!