Obesity, which is one of the most important health problems in many parts of the world, also causes various health problems such as hypertension, diabetes, heart attack or stroke. The first step in combating these health problems is to lose weight. However, some people cannot lose weight despite all the diet and exercise. Neurology Specialist Assoc. Dr. Nergiz Hüseyinoğlu made important statements on the subject, saying that in such a situation, sleep apnea should definitely be suspected.
If you have breathing obstruction during sleep, be careful!
Sleep apnea manifests itself with symptoms such as shortness of breath during sleep, waking up with a feeling of suffocation, snoring, unrefreshing sleep, excessive fatigue and drowsiness during the day, and impaired concentration. Assoc. Prof. said that research conducted in recent years has revealed an important connection between obesity and obstructive sleep apnea. Dr. Nergiz Hüseyinoğlu said, “Two thirds of the people who consult a doctor due to sleep breathing disorders are obesity patients. Obesity can be both a cause and a consequence of sleep apnea. "The degree of obesity and the severity of sleep apnea are directly proportional," he says.
As sleep apnea becomes more severe, weight increases. The road is narrowing. Some substances secreted into the circulation from fatty tissue can cause upper airway control to deteriorate and increase the severity of sleep apnea. As the severity of sleep apnea increases, the body, especially the brain, is left without oxygen during the night and people cannot fall into deep sleep. In people who cannot fall into deep sleep, the release of growth hormone decreases, which causes the body metabolism to slow down and fat accumulation in the body. Assoc. Prof. said that there is a vicious circle between obesity and sleep apnea. Dr. Nergiz Hüseyinoğlu states that as obesity increases, the severity of sleep apnea increases, and as the severity of sleep apnea increases, weight increases.
A doctor's examination is essential
It is an indirect cause of many health problems. Assoc. Prof. said that sleep apnea should not be ignored. Dr. Nergiz Hüseyinoğlu explains the treatment steps as follows: “In people with a body mass index of 35 and above, snoring, If symptoms such as excessive sleepiness and fatigue during the day, and shortness of breath during sleep are observed, they should immediately consult a doctor who specializes in sleeping disorders. If sleep apnea is suspected as a result of the examination, a sleep test is applied to the person. If the presence of sleep apnea is detected as a result of a sleep test, this condition is first treated with appropriate methods. "After sleep apnea is effectively treated, the person can lose weight permanently."
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