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Can A Gastric Bypass Cure Sleep Apnea?
Gastric bypass is surgery that is done to help you lose weight. After the surgery, you will not be able to eat as much as before, and your body will not absorb all the calories from the food you eat.
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Bariatric surgery - gastric bypass; Roux-en-Y gastric bypass; Gastric bypass - Roux-en-Y
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This surgery helps you lose weight by changing how your stomach and small intestine handle the food you eat.
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Obstructive sleep apnea
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Sleep apnea - obstructive; Apnea - obstructive sleep apnea syndrome; Sleep-disordered breathing; OSA Treatment The goal is to keep the... Read more »
Treatment Options for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
In general, the treatment options for patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) include: Lifestyle modifications Continuous positive... Read more »
Sleep Apnea
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Apnea is defined as a cessation of oronasal airflow of at least 10 seconds in duration. When it occurs 30 or more times during a 7-hour period of... Read more »
Laser-assisted Uvulopalatoplasty (for Sleep Apnea)
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Laser-assisted Uvulopalatoplasty is a surgical procedure to remove tissue in the back of the mouth and upper throat in order to prevent upper airway... Read more »
Sleep Apnea: Risk Factors
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Sleep apnea can lead to a number of complications, ranging from daytime sleepiness to possible increased risk of death. Sleep apnea has a strong... Read more »
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