Priya Sharma Priya Sharma Asked 6 months ago

Can sleep apnea cause weight loss?

My cousin was diagnosed with sleep apnea recently, and she's actually lost a lot of weight. Everyone always talks about weight gain with it, so I'm a bit confused. Is it possible for sleep apnea to cause weight loss instead?

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Ananya Sen Ananya Sen Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago
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I can't say if this is medically common, but in my father's case, he actually lost a lot of weight when his sleep apnea was at its peak because he felt too tired and nauseous to eat. It is best to consult a specialist to understand your specific situation.

Kriti Joshi Kriti Joshi Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Usually, sleep apnea causes weight gain, but everyone's body reacts so differently to lack of oxygen and deep sleep. If you are experiencing sudden weight loss, it might be due to the stress your body is going through. Please get a checkup done, okay? Take care.

Saraswati Iyer Saraswati Iyer Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Our bodies are beautiful systems that show distress in different ways. Do not worry too much, but please listen to these physical signals and see a good doctor. Keep your mind peaceful, practice light breathing, and take proper care of your health.

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Sanjay Deshmukh Sanjay Deshmukh Joined May 2026 6 months ago

I dealt with severe sleep apnea for years. While weight gain is the classic symptom, the extreme daytime fatigue can sometimes ruin your appetite, leading to weight loss. My advice is to get a CPAP titration done immediately, fix your sleeping posture, and avoid heavy dinners.

Rohan Mehra Rohan Mehra Joined May 2026 6 months ago

I was actually reading about this yesterday because my uncle has sleep apnea. From what I found, sudden weight loss is rare but can happen if the body is burning too much energy just trying to breathe during the night. Have you done a sleep study yet?

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Amit Sharma Amit Sharma Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Vaise toh sleep apnea se weight gain hota hai, but exceptions are always there na. Haan, agar body constant stress mein rahegi sleep ki kami se, toh weight drop bhi ho sakta hai. Doctor ko dikha lo ek baar, tension khatam hogi.

Varun Grover Varun Grover Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Arre, I wish my sleep issues caused weight loss! Honestly, mostly it does the opposite and makes you look like a bloated potato because of late-night cravings. If you are actually losing weight while struggling to breathe at night, you need a doctor, not my bad jokes.

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