Can sleep apnea cause brain damage?

Sleep apnea causes brain damage, resulting in memory loss, depression, stroke and thinking impairment. CPAP restores damaged brain cells to normal functioning. read more

Based on various high-tech MRI technology, specific known areas of the brain can be damaged with repeated episodes of apneas and low oxygen levels. Note that the word “damage” can mean low functioning, or dead brain cells. Here are 5 particular areas of brain damage from untreated obstructive sleep apnea with their specific symptoms: 1. read more

Obstructive sleep apnea can also cause depression, memory loss, anxiety and high blood pressure. Over an extended period of time, aside from causing consistent sleepiness through the day, the effects of the disorder can cause stroke, diabetes, endocrine-related problems and a decrease in testosterone levels. read more

A neuroimaging study is the first to show that white matter damage caused by severe obstructive sleep apnea can be reversed by continuous positive airway pressure therapy. read more