Symptoms of Sleep Disorders in Northeast Florida 

Not a morning person? Do you wake up exhausted? Are you dragging during the day because you have no energy? Being tired all the time is frustrating and exhausting. A proper screening can help understand the cause. 

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Snoring

Snoring is a symptom of having resistance in the airway. This sometimes occurs because air isn’t passing through the way it should be, which causes your heart to work harder because the amount of air getting to your lungs is decreased. This results in your sleep to be interrupted and often your sleep partner’s sleep will be too. 

If you don’t get the right kind of rest, there could be some serious health problems going on. The good news is, there’s hope. First Coast Dental Sleep Medicine can help. We come along-side you and your Physicians tohelp discover the cause and how to treat it. Every patient is different, and there is no such thing as a cookie cutter treatment that solves the problem for all. It could be a combination of issues and that is why we consult with a variety of doctors to help achieve the right solution.

Snoring is one of the most noticeable symptoms of a sleep disorder. What are some of the causes of snoring?

  • Colds and Allergies
  • Not enough room for your tongue
  • Obesity
  • Enlarged adenoids or tonsils
  • Aging
  • Sleeping on your back
  • Sleep apnea

Some of the symptoms that women are more likely to present include:  

  • Chest pains
  • Heartburn
  • Acid reflux
  • Irritability
  • Onset of depression and anxiety
  • Chronic fatigue 
  • Unusual lack of focus or clumsiness

Some of the symptoms that men are more likely to present include:  

  • Chest pains
  • Excessively loud snoring
  • Gasping in the middle of the night
  • Daily fatigue
  • Hypoxia at night is known to cause a decreased testosterone level, low sperm count, and erectile dysfunction.
  • More likely to experience a higher apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) than women

It’s important to note that not every man who has sleep apnea is overweight or particularly unhealthy. There are many star athletes suffering from the conditions.

Some of the symptoms that both sexes are likely to present include: 

  • Hunger
  • Weight gain or difficulty losing weight
  • Nighttime GERD
  • Large scalloped tongue

Learn about Common Pediatric Symptoms

DON’T BE ASHAMED TO ASK YOUR PARTNER IF YOU SNORE. 

It could save your life, and or it could provide great relief to both of you.