Many people suffer from sleep apnea symptoms and do not realize what is causing them.  If you are suffering from any or all of these symptoms and are wondering what is wrong with you, it could be as simple as you are not getting a good night's sleep. You may be suffering from chronic sleep deprivation. Chronic sleep deprivation is one of the first of many sleep apnea symptoms.  Your other sleep apnea symptoms may include feeling very tired physically, mentally and emotionally, and this could all be solved if you can figure out how to get a good night's sleep.

The sleep apnea symptoms will become more severe the longer the condition goes untreated.  Sleep deprivation harms your heart by putting too much strain on the muscle. That is why sleep deprivation has been linked to heart attacks, strokes, cardiovascular disease and in extreme cases, death. Your body can not perform even basic metabolic functions, including hormone regulation if you are sleep deprived. Without proper hormonal balance other issues surface such as overeating, eating disorders, moodiness and depression.  Many patients also suffer from memory loss, difficulty concentrating and experience irritability over issues that normally do not bother them.  These are the sleep apnea symptoms that persist when sleep apnea is not being treated.

Maybe you think you just snore, but snoring is another one of the major sleep apnea symptoms (particularly for obstructive sleep apnea), which means your breathing is being blocked on and off throughout the night and you are being deprived of oxygen regularly during the night. Sleep apnea has a great effect on heart disease. High blood pressure also known as hypertension is also at a greater increased risk for those with sleep apnea.

Untreated sleep apnea can lead to major health problems and even death, so please consult a sleep specialist as soon as possible to undergo testing to determine if you have sleep apnea or another sleeping disorder. Remember the brain can not function properly with sleep deprivation and stress hormones go up which can lead to depression. When you contact your sleep professional ask about how small dental appliances could help you get your good night's sleep back.