Do You Suffer From Sleep Apnea? Know All About The Symptoms And Causes

If you too snore heavily and are short of breath then you might be a victim of sleep apnea.

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Obstructive Sleep Apnea Treatment And Complications: Sleep apnea is a disease that can be quite serious. Having it for a long time and not getting treated for this disease can be dangerous for your health. It is the most common sleep-related breathing disorder wherein your breathing starts and stops repeatedly. Many times the breathing starts suddenly and sleep is interrupted. People suffering from this disease start facing lack of oxygen in their brains, which puts them at risk of many more problems.

Let's take a look at the problems that arise out of sleep apnea.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Complications

1- Obstructive sleep apnea is a serious disease. The person who suffers from it has problems of fatigue, laziness and feels sleepy throughout the day.
2- There is also problem in the surgery of a person suffering from sleep apnea. After giving anesthesia, people may have increased difficulties in breathing. 
3- Such people can suddenly fall asleep while working, driving, or watching TV many times.
4- People who have this disease find it difficult to concentrate, especially children.
5- In this disease, the oxygen level in your blood starts to decrease, which increases the blood pressure.
6- Increasing blood pressure stresses the cardio system. Most people with sleep apnea have the problem of high blood pressure.
7- Due to the problem of blood pressure risk of getting heart-related diseases in such people increases. 
8- If you are a patient of obstructive sleep apnea, you are at an increased risk of heart attack, heart failure and stroke.  
9- In this disease, heart beat becomes abnormal, due to which blood pressure drops many times. 
10- Along with sleep apnea, if you have heart-related disease, the risk of sudden death increases significantly. 

Treatment Related To Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea may be a serious disease, but can be cured. In this disease, there is heavy snoring when you sleep on your back so you should sleep on one side.

In its treatment, many times a mouthpiece is fitted that puts pressure on the jaw. In many cases surgery is performed. In some treatment methods a device is used that can keep your airways open while sleeping. If you suffer from sudden stopping of breath during sleep or if you are tired and irritable throughout the day, then you should immediately consult a doctor.

Disclaimer: ABP News does not confirm the methods, treatments, and any claims mentioned in this article. Kindly take these as suggestions only. Please consult a doctor before following any of the above-mentioned treatments/medications/diets.