Eli5:why laying down on the bed for long periods of time in a day is not as dangerous as sitting down?

Question

Eli5:why laying down on the bed for long periods of time in a day is not as dangerous as sitting down?

In: Biology

Answer 1

Laying down for long periods is more dangerous. We try to avoid long periods of bed rests in hospitals. It can cause:
• muscle loss
• poor circulation of blood
• shallow breathing
• bed sores
• vertigo