Sleep apnea is a big issue in the world today. Many people with this condition are not even aware that they have it. Many people who know they have this condition keep it from the public. If you are struggling getting a good nights sleep, then you are most likely suffering in your everyday life. Everyone needs sleep to get by and to be able to function at a high level. Apparently, gout is something that is related to this issue. By improving your sleep, you can avoid both of these issues.
Key Takeaways:
- Sleeping is something that is very underrated regarding the importance for maintaining good health.
- It is harder to improve your sleep habits if you do not make an effort to do so.
- Sleep apnea is a real condition that many people suffer from.
“It’s interesting to note that gout attacks — which often wake up sufferers from a sound sleep with intense pain and burning in their big toe — are 2.4 times more likely to occur at night than during the day.”
Summary of original story:
- “Gout and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may be connected, with OSA increasing the risk of gout considerably
- Nearly 5 percent of those with OSA developed gout during the study period compared to 2.6 percent of those without
- A reduced oxygen supply during sleep, as occurs during apnea, may increase your body’s production of uric acid, elevated levels of which are linked to gout
- Up to 50 percent of patients with sleep apnea may have hyperuricemia, or an excess of uric acid in the blood, predisposing them to gout attacks”