Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea is also an indication of
hypothyroidism.

It is a condition where breathing pauses and then starts again while the person is sleeping.1 Factors that would put one at risk for this condition are obesity, enlarged tonsils, jaw problems, or hypothyroidism.1,2

Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is one of many hypothyroidism symptoms

If you suffer from hypothyroidism, you may experience sleep apnea as one of the many possible thyroid symptoms. Sleep apnea in hypothyroidism results from an obstruction of the upper airway.1 The tongue can become enlarged, and protein accumulation can pull water into the airway causing swelling.1,3

Talk to your doctor

Sleep apnea is one of many thyroid symptoms related to hypothyroidism. If you are experiencing sleep apnea, consult with your doctor to arrange a thyroid test.

Other Hypothyroid Symptoms

Click on the symptoms below to know more.

References:

1. Mete T, Yalcin Y, Berker D, et al. Relationship between obstructive sleep apnea syndrome and thyroid diseases. Endocrine. 2013;44(3):723-728. 2. Rowley JA, Lareau S, Fahy BF, Garvey C, Sockrider M. What is obstructive sleep apnea in adults? Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2017;196:P1-P2. 3. Zhang M, Zhang W, Tan J, Zhao M, Zhang Q, Lei P. Role of hypothyroidism in obstructive sleep apnea: a meta-analysis. Curr Med Res Opin. 2016;32(6):1059-1064.