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Heavy Snoring during sleep
Hi,
I snore very loudly during sleep and am also drowsy during the day despite 8 hours sleep.
However I never just fall asleep during day, say while eating or driving.
Could this be due to sleep disorders? What kind of doctor should I go and see?
I heared sleep studies are expensive and not covered by health insurances, is it possible to get it reimburshed by insurance ?
Answers (2)
Hi. I understand your concern s. You will need to undergo a detailed examination. A sleep study is a must for diagnosis. I think it is worth spending money on the same as if OSAit definitely needs to be addressed or it may last to other problems like diabetes , hypertension , heart disease , stroke etc. Consult a pulmonologist for the same at the earliest
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if you are from Bangalore you can consult me at my clinic Aum speciality clinic at Hebbal kempapura Bangalore. Details are given in practo
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You might have severe OSA, a sleep Related Breathing Disorder, associated with obesity. You are also overweight the most important risk factor. OSA is associated with many cardiovascular events including sudden cardiac arrest.
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Please consult a Pulmonologist. Sleep study is must to diagnose. It must be covered under health insurance if advised by an specialist.
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TSH must be done to rule out Hypothyroidism. Weight reduction definitely will help a lot.
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