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Can REM Sleep Disorder Increase The Risk Of Depression?
Question: My husband has had sleep apnea for 20+ years. He has recently seen a new Doctor that noticed that for a few years he has rarely gone into REM nor has he been dreaming. Several health issues have been going on for a while. Pain, shingles even with vaccination, depression etc. So my question after all that is what are the effects of this sleep issue. He is 66 and pretty healthy exercises daily . Thanks for the information!
Brief Answer:
May have a higher risk for certain illnesses
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
I have noted the details of your husband.
I am glad to note that your husband is maintaining a good health. Though there is no direct link, research studies have shown a higher risk of high blood pressure, high blood sugars, obesity and heart attacks in people with REM sleep disorders.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Brief Answer:
Details are below.
Detailed Answer:
The following symptoms should be looked for:
Poor attention span, poor concentration, forgetfulness, headache, irritation, tiredness, body pains.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
May have a higher risk for certain illnesses
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
I have noted the details of your husband.
I am glad to note that your husband is maintaining a good health. Though there is no direct link, research studies have shown a higher risk of high blood pressure, high blood sugars, obesity and heart attacks in people with REM sleep disorders.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Brief Answer:
Details are below.
Detailed Answer:
The following symptoms should be looked for:
Poor attention span, poor concentration, forgetfulness, headache, irritation, tiredness, body pains.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
What are the symptoms or effects of long term lack of REM sleep?
I am particularly interested in behavior, mental health issues.
I am particularly interested in behavior, mental health issues.
Brief Answer:
Given below.
Detailed Answer:
Behavioural or mental issues to look for are:
Lack of attention and concentration,
Irritability and anger,
Forgetfulness,
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
Given below.
Detailed Answer:
Behavioural or mental issues to look for are:
Lack of attention and concentration,
Irritability and anger,
Forgetfulness,
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you Dr. XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Would be pleased to be of help in future
Detailed Answer:
Thank you.
Please get in touch, if you require any information in future too.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
Would be pleased to be of help in future
Detailed Answer:
Thank you.
Please get in touch, if you require any information in future too.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
This explains a lot. Thanks again
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