Hypothyroidism is a thyroid related illness that is caused due to a poorly performing thyroid gland. Sleep apnoea can also lead to depression-like symptoms. So, it is important to be diagnosed to find out if the root cause of the problem is depression, sleep apnoea or hypothyroidism.
Sleep apnoea can lead to diabetes, stroke, hypertension and heart-attack. Hyperthyroidism can raise the risk of cholesterol and heart diseases. Here is how you can differentiate sleep apnoea and hyperthyroidism from depression
A slow thyroid can manifest in the form of weight gain, lethargy, dry-skin, intolerance to cold and hair loss. Blood test is done to assess thyroid hormone levels, if needed; the treatment is given in the form of daily dose of synthetic thyroid hormone. Sleep apnoea symptoms are in the form of daytime sleepiness and snoring. To confirm that you have sleep apnoea, you may have to visit a sleep lab. To treat this, you have to bring about some lifestyle changes and wear a special sleep mask.
