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Does Sleep Apnea Cause Nocturia?
Risk Factors
Gender
Obstructive sleep apnea is more common in men than in women. Men tend to have larger necks and weigh more than women. However, women tend to gain weight and develop larger necks after menopause, which increases their risk of developing sleep apnea.
Age
Sleep apnea is most common in adults ages 40 - 60 years old. Middle age is also when symptoms are worse. Nevertheless, sleep apnea can affect people of all ages.
Race and Ethnicity
African-Americans face a higher risk for sleep...
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From Our Experts
What is Nocturia?
I suffer from nocturia. It's believed that over two-thirds of people over 55 may also struggle with nocturia. They just aren't able to put... Read more »
Nocturia: Incontinence and Sleepless Nights
Getting up every night to use the toilet? Often more than once? Waking once or more during the night to urinate is referred to as... Read more »
Nocturia: Is it Nighttime Incontinence?
This week I gave a presentation on incontinence at a retirement home, and afterwards I stuck around to answer questions as I always do.... Read more »
Sleep Apnea A Cause of Car Accidents
Obstructive sleep apnea is a disorder that disrupts sleep hundreds of times every night. It's caused by:Obesity, which causes flabby fat... Read more »
Sleep Apnea Tips
Most people know that sleep apnea is a leading cause of death from heart attacks and strokes. However recent research has revealed that... Read more »
From Our Sources
Diagnosis of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Signs and Symptoms of Obstructive Sleep Apnea SyndromeExcessive daytime sleepiness is the cardinal symptom that should alert both the patient and the... Read more »
Sleep apnea may cause serious eye problems
Sleep apnea has been tied to a risk for heart disease, and new research suggests it may harm your eyes as well. Researchers at the Mayo Clinic say... Read more »
Sleep apnea may cause hyperactivity in some kids
Researchers are finding that sleep apnea in children may affect parts of the brain involved in learning and attention. Pediatricians are supposed to... 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 »
Sleep Apnea
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
What Is It? Sleep apnea is a disorder that causes people to stop breathing for short periods during sleep. These periods are called apneas. They... Read more »
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Massively enlarged tonsils can cause episodes of cessation of breathing known as obstructive sleep apnea. Cessation of breathing can last 10 seconds or longer, causing extremely low levels of oxygen in the blood.... Read more »
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