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What is the main health risk associated with Pickwickian Syndrome?
The major health problem that occurs in patients with this disease is sleep apnea.
What sleep disorders cause fatigue?
There are a variety of sleep disorders that cause fatigue, including insomnia, hypersomnia, sleep apnea , and restless legs syndrome.
What is Cheyne-Stokes syndrome?
its a sleep apnea where one can be obstrucitive sleep apnea and a complex of the two of the two can have this when even awake
How did Pickwickian Syndrome get its name?
The syndrome is named after a character in the Charles Dickens novel, The Pickwick Papers, who seemed to show some of the traits of this disease. Joe, a "fat red-faced boy," was always hungry, short of breath, and would fall asleep in the middle of performing tasks (narcolepsy from sleep apnea).
Can sleep apnea cause enlarged heart?
Sleep apnea is a sleep-related breathing disorder whereby the pharynx closes causing the patient to gasp or even stop breathing in their sleep. Yes, obstructive sleep apnea can cause an enlarged and thickened heart.
Can sleep apnea cause seizures?
There are quite a few things that can cause seizures, but sleep apnea is not a direct cause. Sleep Apnea, however, can cause certain other conditions, so if you suffer from this you should take care of it.
How does sleep apnea cause ED?
It doesn't. I have sleep apnea, and no problems with any other bedtime activities.
What steps are taken in the treatment of Sleep Apnea?
The first step in treating Sleep Apnea is finding out the cause. For most people the cause is being overweight and losing that weight would be the first step in treating Sleep Apnea.
Should someone with sleep apnea take seroquel?
I have sleep apnea and I am taking seraquil. Does this cause me to have shallow breathing?
Can sleep apnea cause fatalities?
Yes
Does sleep apnea cause dizziness?
yes
Who typically develops obstructive sleep apnea syndrome?
It is found primarily in obese people.
