You fall asleep normally, but suddenly wake up in the middle of the night. You check the clock: 1 AM, 2 AM or perhaps 3 AM.
If this happens repeatedly, you may wonder whether stress, cortisol or even your heart is responsible.
According to Dr. Nurul Abbas Noorani, Clinical Cardiologist and Geriatric Physician at Bliss Clinic, Ahmedabad, what matters is not simply the time shown on the clock. Your overall sleep pattern, how frequently you wake, how you feel the next day, and whether you experience symptoms such as chest discomfort, breathlessness or palpitations provide a more meaningful picture.