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Signs and Side Effects of Sleep Disorder

 

What are the side effects of sleep disorders?

 

More than 100 different sleep disorders limit quality of life and may increase your risk for serious medical conditions including: heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, difficulty losing weight, depression, diabetes and weight gain.

 

What are the signs of a sleep disorder?

 

Talk to your physician about the possibility of a sleep disorder if you answer yes to any of the following questions:

  • Do you snore?

  • Do you feel excessively tired during the day?

  • Do you fall asleep while watching TV, reading, riding in or driving a car?

  • Do you wake up frequently in the night?

  • Do you wake up with a headache?

  • Are you overweight?

  • Do you have any of the medical conditions mentioned above?

  • Do you have a neck size of 15” or higher (female), 17” or higher (male)?