Sleep apnea
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Content medically reviewed byDr. Govind DesaiMD, Respiratory MedicineView full profile onLinkedInOVERVIEWSYMPTOMSDIAGNOSISTREATMENTSymptomsSymptomsIf you are experiencing new, severe, or persistent symptoms, contact a health care provider.The most common symptoms are:Loud snoringDisturbed sleepMorning headachesSleepiness or lack of energy during day timeWaking up with dry mouth or sore throatIrritabilityMood changesLoss of libido (loss of interest in sex)Insomnia Loud snoring Disturbed sleep Morning headaches Sleepiness or lack of energy during day time Waking up with dry mouth or sore throat Irritability Mood changes Loss of libido (loss of interest in sex) Insomnia Common causes for sleep apnea are: Being overweight - nearly 50% of the persons with sleep apnea are over weight Anatomical variation example narrow airway, fat distribution Enlarged tonsils and adenoids, especially in children Quit smoking Exercise regularly Maintain healthy lifestyle Stop drinking alcohol Daytime fatigue: People with sleep apnea may often feel drowsy, fatigue and irritable. Mood changes and depression are common. High blood pressure: People with sleep apnea will have varying oxygen content in blood; sudden change in oxygen can increase blood pressure and put a strain on cardiovascular system. Type 2 diabetes: People with sleep apnea are more likely to get type 2 diabetes. Liver problems: Liver functionality test may give varied results in people with sleep apnea. Metabolic syndrome: Increases the risk in people with sleep apnea.
Loud snoring
Disturbed sleep
Morning headaches
Sleepiness or lack of energy during day time
Waking up with dry mouth or sore throat
Irritability
Mood changes
Loss of libido (loss of interest in sex)
Insomnia
Common causes for sleep apnea are:
Being overweight - nearly 50% of the persons with sleep apnea are over weight
Anatomical variation example narrow airway, fat distribution
Enlarged tonsils and adenoids, especially in children
Quit smoking
Exercise regularly
Maintain healthy lifestyle
Stop drinking alcohol
Daytime fatigue: People with sleep apnea may often feel drowsy, fatigue and irritable. Mood changes and depression are common.
High blood pressure: People with sleep apnea will have varying oxygen content in blood; sudden change in oxygen can increase blood pressure and put a strain on cardiovascular system.
Type 2 diabetes: People with sleep apnea are more likely to get type 2 diabetes.
Liver problems: Liver functionality test may give varied results in people with sleep apnea.
Metabolic syndrome: Increases the risk in people with sleep apnea.
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