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Yes Sleep apnea can cause very high blood pressure. Before I was diagnosed with sleep apnea, I had fairly high blood pressure, and having used the CPAP machine which supplies a positive air force into the nose and lungs have allowed my blood pressure to come down remarkably. When you have uncontrolled or undiagnosed sleep apnea, it causes the heart to work quite hard, and increases the risk of getting a heart attack if it is not treated. So if you're experiencing fairly high blood pressure, and the doctor doesn't know why, then ask them about a sleep lab test, or a home sleep test, and that should be able to tell them whether or not you have this disorder.
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How does obstructive sleep apnea contribute to the development of pulmonary hypertension?
Obstructive sleep apnea can lead to pulmonary hypertension by causing repeated episodes of low oxygen levels during sleep. This can put strain on the heart and lungs, leading to increased blood pressure in the lungs and potentially causing pulmonary hypertension.
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?
Does sleep apnea cause dizziness?
yes
Can sleep apnea cause fatalities?
Yes
What different types of treatment for sleep apnea is there?
Obstructive sleep apnea cause when soft tissues relax and collapse block breathing and thus preventing inhaled air from reaching the lungs Next Central sleep apnea cause when brain doesn't send signals through lungs however when breathing passage is open it would not reach air sacs called alveoli thus leading to falling asleep
Can sleep apnea cause gout?
No it doesnt cause this complaint. There is no pathological nor epidemiological evidence that shows sleep apnea alone causes gout and the cure of sleep apnea is the cure for gout. The Sleep journal provides a great disservice to the public, especially to the gouties, by publishing such a misleading and fraudulent medical claims in the Letter.
Will mold allergies influence sleep apnea?
Allergies are a big cause of sleep apnea - your throat and nasal tissues swell with allergic reactions, and that impedes your breathing.
If a patient is diagnosed with secondary hypertension this means that the?
If a patient is diagnosed with secondary hypertension, it means that their high blood pressure is a result of an identifiable underlying condition or disease, rather than being primary or essential hypertension, which has no specific cause. Common causes of secondary hypertension include kidney disease, hormonal disorders, certain medications, and sleep apnea. Identifying and treating the underlying cause can often lead to improved blood pressure control.
