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What effects does long term sleep apnea have on the brain?
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Not good: Causes memory loss, increased risk of stroke, poor concentration, headaches... To name a few. There are more, but you get the point!
Answered 5/30/2013
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Stroke: If you have untreated sleep apnea, you are at increased risk of stroke.
Answered 12/30/2014
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Few more thots.: Agree with dr hatem, but would also add the issues of sleep deprivations due to the apneic interruption of normal sleep architecture, which then leads to issues with focus, memory, concentration as a secondary complication. Also, daytime sleepiness can lead to risks while driving or operating machines.
Answered 5/12/2016
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