Sleep disorders such as sleep apneia, narcolepsy and insomnia can have funny and unusual symptoms.
There is a video going around the internet showing a child about 5 years old eating porridge. While eating, the child suddenly fell fast asleep, face flat on her bowl of porridge. People around the child started laughing because she looked so funny and cute.
There is another one of a little child, probably around 3 or 4, who was snoring oh so loudly. The family members thought it was so cute and funny. They caught it on video and posted it on the internet. Little do they know, it could be sleep apneia.
Watching these videos can be funny for a lot of people but any sleep doctor would be highly bothered. What’s more concerning is that these videos are of very young children. At a very young age, they are already at risk of heart problems because of sleep disorder.
Sleep apneia is one of the most common sleep disorders affecting millions of people around the world. It is characterized by very loud snoring while asleep at night and feeling extremely sleepy during daytime.
People who suffer from apneia attacks do not usually know that they are snoring. They are not aware that they wake up several times a night to catch their breath. It is usually their partners or family members who tell them that they do. In most cases, a certain denial period is experienced before reality sinks in.
Your chances of having sleep apneia are big if…
- You have a family history of sleep apneia. If this is in your family history, chances are, you might develop it too.
- You are overweight and you have a large neck size.
- You snore so loud, you could wake up the neighbors.
- You are forgetful, easily irritated, aggressive and attention deficient.
- You feel extremely sleepy at daytime even if you had enough hours of sleep.
- You always feel tired and fatigued.
- You have headaches in the morning.
Sleep, not laughter, is the best medicine.
They say laughter is the best medicine but not in some cases. The benefits of a good night’s sleep to a person’s life are indeed rewarding. People who have sleep disorders understand and appreciate this fact. They have first hand experience and comparison between a disturbed sleep and a sound one.
Sleep mends and regenerates the cells in your body to strengthen immune system. The damage brought about daily activities such as stress, pollution and infections are repaired while you sleep.
Sleep helps the mind, body and the heart healthy. It helps keep blood pressure and cholesterol levels low. This decreases the risk of heart attacks and stroke.
Sleep helps maintain good memory. Having enough sleep keeps your mind fresh and alert because it is well rested. It will improve your concentration and ability to store new knowledge.
Sleep can help you control your weight! That’s music to a lot of people’s ears. Sleep affects that hormones that controls our appetite. If you are deprived of sleep, your body’s natural hormonal balance is disrupted. When this happens, it leads to an increased appetite. It is also the kind of hunger and craving that makes you want to eat lots of carbohydrates.
Sleep can do you great wonders. So if you are experiencing disturbed sleep, don’t hesitate to go to your doctor.
same reason that not all people who experience fatigue has this disorder. Here are some common signs that you might be at risk:
