Because OSA places stressors on the body, and prevents deep, restorative sleep, it can cause serious health problems. When left untreated, OSA can increase the risk of developing a number of medical conditions. Among those most often linked to OSA are:
- Hypothyroidism
- High blood pressure
- Coronary artery disease
- Heart attack
- Increased risk of type 2 diabetes
- Seizures, epilepsy and other nerve disorders.
- Headaches and migraines
- GERD (gastro-esophageal reflux disease)
- Kidney failure
- Stroke