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Sleep disorders can occur at any age,
including during a persons young adult life, while others
may begin after menopause. Although some disorders like
sleep apnea occur more prevalently in males than females,
gender is typically not a determining factor. Physical
symptoms may include:
• Snoring and gasping for breath
• Excessive daytime sleepiness
• Morning headaches
• Leg jerking while sleeping
• Irritability and/or behavioral changes
• Difficulty falling asleep or staying awake
• Teeth grinding while sleeping
• Sudden onset of muscle weakness during strong
emotion
There is now overwhelming evidence suggesting a strong
link between sleep apnea and cardiovascular disease.
In some cases, it is unclear what initiates the cause,
but the resulting consequences are related
•
Stroke
• High blood pressure
• Cardiac arrhythmias
• Coronary artery disease
• Congestive heart failure
Sleep
Disorders in general are medical conditions that lead
to a reduced quality of life in many ways. If you are
experiencing any of the above described symptoms you
should have a sleep evaluation.
To determine if you are abnormally sleepy, complete
the Epworth
Sleepiness Scale.
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