Many of us have experienced tired, cranky and spending the day in nod after spending a night while tossing and turning. But you will feel something more than just being groggy and grumpy after missing a shut-eye sleep for recommended hours. Although we all know that sleep deprivation has some adverse effects on our health, what are they? Although sleep deprivation is not a disease in itself, it is the side effect or result of certain other health disorders, medicines or other life circumstances.