It’s one thing to simply deal with feeling tired due to sleep apnea. This can cause you some frustration and get in the way of daily life but it doesn’t seem very threatening. Unfortunately, if you think that a bit of fatigue is all that comes from this sleep disorder, think again! Among other serious issues that affect your body’s health is high blood pressure that develops as a result of your sleep problem. Why is this such a big deal, you wonder? Let’s talk risks!
It Can Damage Your Kidneys, Heart, And Brain
When you’re dealing with high blood pressure, you are placing your entire body at risk of serious concerns that can become life-threatening (particularly when left untreated). The heightened pressure may cause damage to your arteries, leaving them less capable of transporting blood. You become at a much greater risk for kidney damage in the form of failure. As for your heart, problems like arterial disease and even heart attack are more likely. As for your brain, remember that this organ needs consistent blood flow. Without it, a stroke may occur, you may become more likely to deal with dementia, and aneurysms become more likely.
How To Avoid Serious Risk Factors
Rather than waiting for a complication that will require treatment, why not seek sleep apnea treatment to prevent the development of problems like high blood pressure? We encourage you to see us for our comprehensive sleep apnea treatment. We address your unique needs, speak with you about lifestyle improvements, and we provide solutions that will assist you in sleeping through the night.
Treat Sleep Apnea To Avoid Dangerous Side Effects
Prevent serious problems like hypertension from occurring due to sleep apnea by seeing us to treat your sleep disorder. James Stewart, DDS, and our team serve patients from Livonia, MI, as well as Farmington Hills, Farmington, Plymouth, Northville, Novi, Dearborn Heights, Dearborn, Garden City, Westland, Redford, and the surrounding communities. To schedule a consultation, call our office today at (734) 425-4400.
