Refreshing sleep is one of the gifts given to us by our creater. The consequences of non refreshing sleep are not only day time sleepiness and lethargy but serious effects on vital organs of the body including heart and blood vessels.
If along with day time sleepiness, one is overweight and also has history of choking during sleep (may be observed by partner) then the chances of having Sleep Apnoea, one of the common and most important cause of non refreshing sleep, are very high.
If present, Sleep Apnoea may lead to diseases of heart, high blood pressure which is difficult to control with medicines, Diabetes and high risk ot road traffic and occupational accidents.
If you think you may have this condition, consult a Pulmonologist (Chest specialist) and get your self assessed. You might have to under go an overnight sleep study, to confirm the diagnosis.
The treatment of this condition is very effective and includes life style modification especially, weight reduction and if required, mechanical assistance with a device (CPAP/BiPAP) to be used while sleeping.
If along with day time sleepiness, one is overweight and also has history of choking during sleep (may be observed by partner) then the chances of having Sleep Apnoea, one of the common and most important cause of non refreshing sleep, are very high.
If present, Sleep Apnoea may lead to diseases of heart, high blood pressure which is difficult to control with medicines, Diabetes and high risk ot road traffic and occupational accidents.
If you think you may have this condition, consult a Pulmonologist (Chest specialist) and get your self assessed. You might have to under go an overnight sleep study, to confirm the diagnosis.
The treatment of this condition is very effective and includes life style modification especially, weight reduction and if required, mechanical assistance with a device (CPAP/BiPAP) to be used while sleeping.
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