| Hyperpituitarism | The Condition
"...Similar conditions include hyperprolactinemia, hypothyroidism, sleep apnea and carpal tunnel syndrome..."
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Hypersomnolence |
The Condition
"...These include ... Sleep apnea (or sleep apnoea) syndrome..."
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Lack of Sleep |
The Condition
"...This occurs with sleep apnea, marked by heavy snoring and occasional gasps for air - the person is awakened often hundreds of times a night without knowing it, gulping air due to a closed airway in the throat..."
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Narcolepsy |
The Condition
"...It is the second most common cause of disabling daytime sleepiness after sleep apnea..."
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Night Sweats |
The Condition
"...body of estrogen, which brings on menopause) HIV, AIDS, tuberculosis, Hodgkin's Lymphoma and other fever-producing / immuno-suppressing disorders diseases Diabetes Hyperthyroidism Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)..."
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) |
The Condition
"Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSA) is the most prevalent of the hypersomnolence disorders and affects some 4% of adult males and 2% of adult females..."
Relationship to Coronary Disease / Heart Attack
"Obstructive sleep apnea is a significant risk factor for myocardial infarction..."
Relationship to Hypertension (High Blood PRessure)
"...A study from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine suggests that sleep apnea is a risk factor for chronic hypertension and heart disease..."
Relationship to Hypothyroidism
"Hypothyroidism can present itself as obstructive sleep apnea and snoring..."
Relationship to Arrhythmias/Dysrhythmias
"Sleep apnea can also result in cardiac arrhythmias..."
Relationship to Stroke
"There is evidence suggesting that individuals with obstructive sleep apnea may be at increased risk of stroke..."
Recommendation Physical Supports and Devices
"...CPAP treats Obstructive Sleep Apnea by providing a gentle flow of positive-pressure air through a mask to help keep the airway open during sleep..."
Recommendation against Testosterone
"More serious complications arising from testosterone supplementation include exacerbation of sleep apnea..."
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Problems Associated With Snoring |
The Condition
"...If the snoring is suspected to be a symptom of a more serious disorder such as obstructive sleep apnea, the patient will require further testing..."
Relationship to Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
"Sleep apnea manifests itself in most people as loud snoring interrupted by periods of obstructed breathing or breath holding..."
Recommendation Physical Supports and Devices
"...The device increases the space behind the tongue, which lessens snoring and may help obstructive sleep apnea..."
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Problems Caused By Being Overweight |
The Condition
"...Signs & Symptoms Fatigue (especially after exertion), shortness of breath, decreased energy, palpitations, irregular heart beat, edema (especially swelling of the feet and legs), sleep apnea (Pickwickian syndrome) and respiratory obstruction (for obesity to cause sleep apnea and respiratory obstruction it must be severe)..."
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