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Complications with Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea can lead to complications that range from minor irritations to seriously life-threatening ailments. These include:

  • diabetes
  • dry mouth
  • fatigue
  • forgetfulness
  • headaches
  • heart failure
  • hypertension
  • lack of ability to concentrate
  • leg swelling
  • lowered libido
  • nocturia (frequent nighttime urination)
  • personality changes
  • strokes
  • weight gain, which can occur rapidly
  • restless legs
  • allergies

Sleep apnea is not just an annoyance.  It has consequences that affect the entire body.  People who are susceptible to sleep apnea can prevent a lot of health problems just by dealing with their sleep apnea now.