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Sleep problem
Hi dr.
Everything was normal, but last night when I was trying to sleep suddenly felt that my breath stops and start. I felt this many time and could sleep at 4am in the morning.Same is happening in day time nap today.
I have no fever,no cough,no diabetes. No history of illness.
I measured BP, found 124/89
Body weight 104kg
Body hight 5'7"
Age 32
Kindly suggest me.
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It appears to be sleep apnoea. When you sleep your breathing pipe gets narrow due to fat. Body gets less oxygen and therefore it appears like breathing has stopped.
Next Steps
1. Reduction of weight
2. Sleep on head side elevated bed
3. Sleep studies
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It can lead to other problems too. You can consult me whenever you need.
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Seems like sleep apnea syndrome...
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You need to do a sleep study. You are obese. This is due to OSA sleep apnea.
Do you snore?
Next Steps
weight reduction
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Sleep in a reclined position. for further help consult me on practo.
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Dr. Soudip Saha
General Physician
5 yrs exp
South 24 Parganas
Reduce your weight. Don't worry. Take adequate rest and proper free hand exercise.
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