Pranav Mehta Pranav Mehta Asked 4 months ago

Can weight loss stop snoring?

My wife complains constantly about my loud snoring, and I know I've gained a good amount of weight over the years. I heard that losing weight can help with snoring. Can weight loss really stop snoring completely?

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Deepak Mehta Deepak Mehta Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago
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Yes, weight loss can significantly reduce snoring because it decreases the fat tissue around your neck and throat. However, if snoring is accompanied by gasping or daytime fatigue, it could be sleep apnea, so seeing a doctor is highly recommended.

Suresh Prasad Suresh Prasad Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Absolutely, it worked wonders for me. After I lost about 7-8 kgs, my snoring reduced a lot and my wife can finally sleep in peace. Along with weight loss, sleeping on your side instead of your back also helps.

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Madhavi Rao Madhavi Rao Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

Sometimes weight gain and snoring are both linked to an underactive thyroid. If you are struggling with both, get your thyroid levels checked first. Losing weight helps, but treating the underlying hormonal issue is also key.

Harish Johar Harish Johar Joined May 2026 4 months ago

Snoring and high blood pressure usually go hand-in-hand when you are overweight. When I lost 10 kgs, both my snoring stopped and my BP readings improved. Get your BP checked regularly too while working on weight loss.

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Manpreet Singh Manpreet Singh Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

Haan bilkul, weight kam karne se gale ke aas paas ka fat kam hota hai toh saans lene mein aasan rehta hai na. Mera toh snoring lagbhag band ho gaya jab se maine thoda fitness par dhyan diya.

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