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Snoring is noisy breathing that occurs when air flows past the relaxed tissues of your throat, causing vibration. It is a common condition that can affect anyone, but it turns into a chronic problem in some people. Snoring is most common in men and overweight people and worsens with age. It becomes a nuisance to …

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Excessive daytime sleepiness affects 10% to 20% of the population in the United States, and evidence indicates that it is increasing. In a study conducted in 2020, Americans claimed to feel sleepy three days a week on average. This has a substantial impact on their emotional and physical well-being. Hypersomnia Hypersomnia (excessive daytime drowsiness) is a …

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Many individuals suffer from the effects of nighttime teeth grinding termed sleep-related bruxism by an internal medicine sleep doctor in Fort Lauderdale.  This condition can result in tooth and jaw-related pain and discomfort along with wearing down and damage to the tooth enamel of impacted teeth. Fortunately, there is an effective treatment for bruxism that should …

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The effect of insomnia on the health of the heart and soul may seem too great to contemplate. However, with reduced levels of it comes several other problems such as weight gain, impaired social skills, and difficulty thinking clearly. If you are concerned that you are not sleeping well these days or your partner is …

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Did you know that sleep is just as important for your health as diet and exercise? It’s true! In this blog post, we will discuss the importance of sleep and how it relates to internal medicine. We will also cover some common sleep disorders and their symptoms. What is Internal Medicine? Internal medicine is the specialty …

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Have you ever woken up with a sore jaw or pain in your mouth, wondering what must have happened to you during the night? If you wake up with tension or pain in your face and neck, you could be experiencing bruxism. What is bruxism?Bruxism, or teeth grinding, can be done when you are awake …

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Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a neural-related condition that makes an individual experience uncomfortable sensations in their legs, usually after sitting for long periods of time. These sensations are often described as creeping, crawling, tingling or burning feelings and can make it difficult to sleep at night. The severity of RLS symptoms varies from person to …

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