{"id":1383,"date":"2022-06-02T23:18:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-02T23:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cstonedentalfargo.com\/blog\/?p=1383"},"modified":"2022-07-19T23:21:37","modified_gmt":"2022-07-19T23:21:37","slug":"health-consequences-of-untreated-sleep-apnea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cstonedentalfargo.com\/blog\/health-consequences-of-untreated-sleep-apnea\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Health Consequences of Untreated Sleep Apnea"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cstonedentalfargo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/sleep-apnea-clipboard.jpg\" alt=\"Clipboard with sleep apnea written down.\" class=\"wp-image-1384\" width=\"313\" height=\"186\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cstonedentalfargo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/sleep-apnea-clipboard.jpg 624w, https:\/\/www.cstonedentalfargo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/sleep-apnea-clipboard-300x178.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 313px) 100vw, 313px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Every night, millions of Americans miss out on countless hours of sleep because of sleep apnea; and even worse, many more cases go undiagnosed! But your ability to rest isn\u2019t the only thing that\u2019s at risk because of this condition; if left untreated, sleep apnea can actually lead to some serious health concerns. Keep reading to learn more from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cstonedentalfargo.com\/preventive-dentistry.html#tmj\">your dentist<\/a> about some of the consequences that untreated sleep apnea can have on your overall health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Higher Blood Pressure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since sleep apnea makes you wake up throughout the night, your body doesn\u2019t just get tired\u2014it gets stressed out, too! This can lead to your hormone systems going into overdrive, which boosts your blood pressure levels. Additionally, the level of oxygen in your blood drops when you can\u2019t breathe well, which only adds to the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Heart Disease<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>People with obstructive sleep apnea are more likely to have heart attacks. This can be caused by low oxygen levels. Strokes and atrial fibrillation, which is indicated by a fast, fluttering heartbeat, are also linked with the condition. Sleep apnea disrupts your body\u2019s oxygen intake, which makes it difficult for your brain to regulate your blood flow within your arteries, heart, and the brain itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Diabetes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Patients who suffer from sleep apnea are also at an increased risk for type 2 diabetes. Although this relationship is still being studied and an obvious cause-and-effect link hasn\u2019t been detected, not getting enough shut-eye can keep your body from using insulin properly, which leads to diabetes. Obesity is also shown to raise a person\u2019s risk for both disorders, meaning that maintaining a healthy weight through regular exercise and well-balanced diet can combat both obesity and sleep apnea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Memory Loss<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, older people can have memory slips or thinking problems that they attribute to their age. These symptoms, while not as serious as something like dementia, are still enough to impair one\u2019s condition. And research suggests that these memory slips can show up sooner in patients with sleep apnea. Seeking treatment for sleep apnea might help to stave off these memory lapses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Daytime Sleepiness<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is one of the more obvious consequences of sleep apnea, but a serious one, nonetheless. Daytime fatigue can affect how you think, feel, and act throughout the day. Not to mention, when you feel groggy, you raise your risk of falling asleep at the wheel, which can lead to car wrecks. In fact, people with sleep apnea are five times more likely than normal sleepers to have traffic accidents!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sleep apnea isn\u2019t a threat to just your sleep; your whole body\u2019s wellness is at stake! If you believe you\u2019re suffering from sleep apnea, don\u2019t hesitate to seek the treatment you need and get back to getting a good night\u2019s rest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cornerstone Dental proudly serves patients and families in the Fargo area under the leadership of Dr. Stacy Goodwill and Dr. Jessica Majidian! Both Dr. Goodwill and Dr. Majidian have several years of experience and expertise in a wide range of fields and their practice is pleased to offer many available services including preventive, restorative, and cosmetic treatment options. If you have any questions about the article or would like to schedule a visit, feel free to contact the practice through their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cstonedentalfargo.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or by phone at (701) 237-3583.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every night, millions of Americans miss out on countless hours of sleep because of sleep apnea; and even worse, many more cases go undiagnosed! But your ability to rest isn\u2019t the only thing that\u2019s at risk because of this condition; if left untreated, sleep apnea can actually lead to some serious health concerns. 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