Why Am I Waking Up In A Confused State Of Mind With Breathing Difficulty Apart From Body, Chest And Leg Pain?

Posted on Sat, 19 Nov 2022

Question: Hello Doctor,

My age is 39.
Since nearly 7 month night time suddenly i am waking up with beathing problem. While waking up i will be in a confusion status and difficult to breath. Morning time always i feel pain in body, chest & leg.

My cousin he is studying MD he said to me its a sleep apnea. But, now since a month weekly at least for 2 days night time i am waking up with the same problem what i mentioned above.

I want to know what causes this. Because i never used to have this health problem before. What are the complications. I am bit afraid. And also constipation is there since at least 3 months. I feel bowel is not clearing properly at least 3 to 4 time i have to go to toilet.

Is there any treatment available for this?
Your advise is appreciable.

Regards

Answered by Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (13 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Obstructive sleep apnea

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Obstructive sleep apnea is loss of breath due to obstruction in the airway. Subsequently it can lead to complications like sleep disorders, heart problems etc.

You should get a sleep study or sonography done to diagnose it.
It can be managed by CPAP or surgery whatever is required.

Any further questions are always welcome.
Take care.

Thanks and regards

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