Skip to main content

POTENTIAL HEALTH RISKS OF HABITUAL SNORING – FACT FILE

 

It is still a dream for many to have a good night’s quo-ta of sound sleep. This is compounded by the increasing levels of stress on a daily basis, especially with work life balancing acts becoming difficult with each passing day.     If you snore, you may be one among many. Yes ! habitual snoring has effects on your emotional well-being and physical health. Snoring while sleeping disturbs the peaceful sleep of others around you.

"It's just a snore" is your commonly used phrase. This article is penned especially to educate you on the health risks associated with snoring.

You might think that snoring doesn't affect your health. The severity of snoring results in deteriorating your health in the progressing years. 


It depends on your awareness of the possible treatment and the risks you may contract due to snoring. But, you often force others to adjust your snoring sounds when sleeping. For every health problem, there is a solution.The medical condition outweighs snoring, which made the common people, including you, forget snoring is a health risk accelerator.
Let us get to the context straight away.
Stroke
You might be like, "Seriously? Don't be kidding". Snoring is associated with stroke. Are you surprised? You are! But how? When you snore, the arteries in your neck narrow down. When your brain receives insufficient oxygenated blood, there is a high risk of stroke progress.
Why didn't I experience stroke risks being snoring for more than a while? This question would have struck your mind. You're right! Strokes due to snoring do not progress within a few days of disturbed sleep associated with snoring.
The loud snoring for a long time accelerates the progression of brain stroke. Snoring leads to fatty deposits of "plaque" in the arteries.

These deposits gradually block the blood flow in the arteries, which carry blood to your brain. If you are suffering from high blood pressure in addition to snoring, you are recommended to take proper treatment from qualified professionals.
Interrupted Breathing

When you're having a snoring sleep, you might have experienced interrupted breathing. But it might be impossible to observe by yourself.
The irregular breathing pattern results in irregular heartbeats and rhythms, a serious condition to look after. Due to arrhythmia, you are prone to heart dis-ease compared to people who don't snore.
If you're being reminded about your irregular/paused breathing by your known family members , please pay attention and take snoring treatment to eliminate other health complications.
Sleep Disturbances

Quality of sleep tells how good your health condition is. Do you have the practice of waking up in between your sleeping hours whenever you snore? This is quite commonly observed in people who used to have snoring sleep. These disturbances cost your good health. Once you wake up from sleep for any reason, you find it very hard to resume your sleep.

At times you would have gone into a phase of sleeplessness (insomnia). This , in turn might lead to some form of mental depression too. This might be due to your snoring sleep which makes you have disturbed sleep as a forerunner for the downside of mental well being.
If you're mentally not at ease and, at the same time, you are experiencing sleep disturbances with snoring episodes often, please consult the specialist doctor to know about your health condition.
Daylight Sleepiness

If you have disturbed sleep at night, you have no choice but to compensate for your sleep during the daylight hours.Your sleeping pattern changes affect your professional career as you fail to achieve the designated productivity. Sleep is uncontrollable. If traveling around the corner of the city is your work nature, then there is a chance to hit by travel accidents.
When driving, you must stay focused rather than feel sleepy. If you are used to snoring and experiencing the briefed routine, please be careful and consult an ENT surgeon & sleep specialist to find a cure.
Headaches
Do you used to wonder why you were suffering from a headache the moment you woke up? Do you snore? Your reply is the answer to your headaches.
Snoring and headaches are interlinked. This case need not be the same with every people snoring. The treatment and pills you intake for your headaches might not be effective since snoring is the root cause of your migraine or headaches. Finding a cure for snoring will be the recommendation to cure your headaches.

Conclusion
Like other health illnesses, snoring might cause other associated health problems. If you're having a snoring sleep and suffering from associated illnesses, please consult an ENT specialist to find a cure for your snoring and sleep related breathing disorders
For enquiries :
DR. MOHANTY’S SPECIALITY ENT CLINICS
Manapakkam , Chennai
Website : www.drsanjeevmohanty.com
Email: drsanjeevmohanty@gmail.com
Phone : +91 9840131091


Comments

Popular posts from this blog

🐟 Fish Bone Stuck in the Throat? What to Do Immediately Before It Becomes an Emergency

  🐟 Fish Bone Stuck in the Throat? What to Do Immediately Before It Becomes an Emergency You are enjoying a nice fish meal with your family. Maybe a Sunday lunch or dinner with friends. Everything feels normal. Suddenly, you feel a sharp prick in your throat . You swallow once… twice… but the discomfort does not go away. That tiny bone has decided to stay. Within seconds, what started as a simple meal turns into anxiety. This situation is far more common than you think. In ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) clinics across Chennai, Bhubaneswar, Tamil Nadu, and Odisha, one of the most frequent medical emergencies is simply this: “Doctor, a fish bone is stuck in my throat.” The good news is that it is treatable. The bad news is that wrong home remedies can make it worse. Let us walk through what you should actually do. A Quick Reality Check First Before panic takes over, remember something simple. Most fish bone cases are minor and can be removed easily by an ENT specia...

Balloon Sinuplasty vs. Traditional Sinus Surgery – Which is Better?

Balloon Sinuplasty vs. Traditional Sinus Surgery – Which is Better? Introduction Sinus problems can feel never-ending — blocked nose, facial pain, and sleepless nights. Many people in Chennai, Bhubaneswar, Siliguri, and across India silently suffer, unsure which treatment will really help. Two common solutions are Balloon Sinuplasty and Traditional SinusSurgery (FESS) . But which one is better for you? This blog explains both options clearly, compares results, recovery, risks, and costs — so you can make an informed decision with your ENT doctor. Whether you’re searching for Balloon Sinuplasty in Chennai or sinus surgery in Odisha , here’s everything you need to know. TL;DR (Quick Summary Box) Balloon Sinuplasty = minimally invasive, quicker recovery, best for mild–moderate sinusitis. Traditional Sinus Surgery (FESS) = more invasive but effective for severe cases and nasal polyps. Which is better? Depends on your condition, anatomy, and ENT specialist’s advi...

How to Choose Between Tympanoplasty and Myringoplasty: A Complete Patient Guide

How to Choose Between Tympanoplasty and Myringoplasty : A Complete Patient Guide (For Chennai, Bhubaneswar, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Siliguri & India) By Dr. Sanjeev Mohanty Senior Consultant ENT, Head & Neck Surgeon 👂🏼 Introduction: How to Understand Your Ear Surgery Options If you've been diagnosed with a perforated eardrum or chronic ear infection, your ENT surgeon may recommend either Tympanoplasty or Myringoplasty . But how do you know which is right for you? In this blog, we will walk you through how to understand the difference between tympanoplasty and myringoplasty , when each is performed, and how to choose the right treatment — especially if you’re seeking ear surgery in Chennai, Bhubaneswar, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Siliguri, or anywhere in India . 🩺 How to Identify If You Need Eardrum Surgery Before diving into the procedures, let’s understand when surgery is usually required. You may be a candidate for tympanoplasty or myringoplasty if you exp...