Stating that a quality sleep is very important for a healthy life, Bodrum American Hospital Neurology Specialist Assoc. Dr. Melek Kandemir Yılmaz said that sleep affects hormone levels, mood and weight.
Stating that sleep disorders are frequently encountered, Assoc. Dr. Melek Kandemir Yılmaz stated that the most common ones are sleep apnea syndrome, insomnia, restless legs syndrome and parasomnias.
Providing information about Sleep Apnea Syndrome, Assoc. Dr. Yılmaz said, “Snoring can be a symptom of sleep apnea. The snoring of patients with breathing problems during sleep is interrupted, and after apnea, the patient begins to snore loudly again. Due to respiratory disorders during sleep, sleep is fragmented and there is no restful sleep. Due to this situation, which happens repeatedly throughout the night, waking up tired in the morning and drowsiness during the day are observed. If sleep apnea is not treated, it causes heart attack, stroke, rhythm disorder, work and car accidents, forgetfulness, attention and concentration disorders. It is difficult to control chronic diseases such as hypertension and diabetes.
SMOKING AND OBESITY TRIGGER THE DISEASE
Giving the information that smoking and obesity also cause sleep apnea syndrome, Assoc. Dr. Melek Kandemir Yılmaz continued as follows: The most common type of sleep apnea syndrome is the "occlusive type". Although sleep apnea syndrome is more common after the age of 40, it can also be seen in children and young adults. It is thought that one out of every 65 people over the age of 10 has sleep apnea. If you have a family history of sleep apnea syndrome, if you are male and overweight, your risk is increased. The relationship between obesity and sleep apnea syndrome in the "occlusive type" has been clearly demonstrated. With the accumulation of fat, the airways narrow. In addition, sleep apnea also causes hormonal changes, causing weight gain. Losing weight helps reduce sleep apnea and snoring. It would be helpful to get help from a dietitian in this regard.
Alcohol causes sleep apnea to increase by causing the muscles in the airway to relax. It also impairs sleep quality. Sleep apnea syndrome is 2 times more common in smokers. It is recommended that you quit smoking”
DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT
Noting that the diagnosis and treatment processes should proceed under the control of a specialist physician, Assoc. Dr. Melek Kandemir Yılmaz, “Sleep test called "polysomnography" is performed in the diagnosis of sleep disorders, especially sleep apnea. For this, the patient must stay in the sleep laboratory all night. Many parameters such as snoring, respiratory events, heart rhythm, blood oxygen level, leg movements are recorded with various recording electrodes connected to the patient. This shot is evaluated by the doctor the next day and given to you as a report. The most effective treatment for sleep apnea is CPAP devices, which keep the airways open by giving them positive pressure air. What kind of device you will use and what the pressure will be will be determined by your doctor after the second night shooting in the sleep laboratory.
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