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Could sleep apnea cause autonomic neuropathy ? doctor is telling me it can ? any idea ?
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Associated: Association is not exactly the same as causation.Sleep and the autonomic nervous system are closely related from an anatomical, physiological, and neurochemical point of view.A large number of neurologic and general medical disorders (diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and neurodegenerative diseases) are associated with both autonomic failure and sleep disorders.
Answered 12/10/2013
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Yes: Autonomic abnormalities have been linked to sleep apnea, especially central sleep apnea. You can read more here: http://www.Ncbi.Nlm.Nih.Gov/pubmed/15195047 http://www.Sleep-journal.Com/article/s1389-9457(06)00196-1/abstract.
Answered 9/20/2013
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Yes: Since sleep apnea effect in your autonomic nervous system due to dangerous situation your body faces during sleep apnea. It is like protective mechanism.
Answered 6/21/2015
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