Do you feel it when you wake up? This is how the body can let you know about the disease

Occasional morning tiredness should not be a cause for concern. However, if you feel tired and tired every time you wake up, see your family doctor and get checked out. These symptoms may indicate a serious disease and indicate the development of obstructive sleep apnea. In the course of the disease, breathing disorders occur. Breathing becomes shallow or even stops. Apnea episodes may occur multiple times within an hour.

Morning fatigue as a symptom of obstructive sleep apnea

Breathing disorders are observed in patients with obstructive sleep apnea. During sleep, the throat muscles relax. These block the airways, cutting off the air supply to the lungs. The amount of oxygen in the body decreases and the concentration of carbon dioxide increases. The autonomic nervous system is then activated and a microawakening occurs (of which the patient is unaware). The heart rate and the tension of the throat muscles increase. As a result, oxygen flows into the lungs again.

Such micro-awakenings may occur even several dozen times during the night. Their occurrence significantly worsens the quality of sleep. As a result, the body is unable to regenerate and rest, and the patient feels tired and tired after waking up. He has trouble concentrating and has difficulty performing daily duties. He is often irritated and irritated. The most common symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea include:

• morning fatigue and headaches after waking up,

• daytime sleepiness,

• decreased libido,

• memory disorders,

• emotional disorders (apathy, mood swings, etc.).

Some symptoms appear at night. These include heart palpitations, chest pain, shortness of breath, snoring, increased sweating, heartburn, dry mouth, etc.

What factors contribute to the occurrence of sleep apnea?

People most at risk of obstructive sleep apnea are those with obesity, a deviated nasal septum, asthma, allergic rhinitis (runny nose) and immune disorders. Risk factors also include frequent drinking of alcohol and smoking. Men are more likely to suffer from the disease than women.

Other possible causes of morning fatigue

Morning fatigue does not always have to be a symptom of obstructive sleep apnea. This symptom also appears in the course of diseases such as anemia, type 2 diabetes, depression or thyroid disorders. The cause of the problem should be determined by a specialist. You should not make diagnoses on your own. The best solution is to go to your primary care doctor.