Peripheral Neuropathies: What does this mean?
Have you ever experienced facial pain, but weren’t quite sure why it was happening? Peripheral neuropathy is the result of damage to your peripheral nerves. When this damage occurs, [...]
3 More Reasons Why You Should Seek Treatment for Sleep Apnea
We previously touched base on 4 reasons why treatment is necessary for sleep apnea. In this next segment we will finish with three more reasons why sleep apnea treatment [...]
Headaches With/Without an Aura
Your day is going perfectly. The sun is shining and you are getting all your work done. But then something happens. Your head begins to throb and you even [...]
4 Reasons to Get Your Sleep Apnea Treated
You may not realize the impact your sleep apnea is having on your overall healthy and day-to-day life, but it is taking a large toll on every part of [...]
A Better Night’s Sleep Can Help You Get Fit for Spring
Spring is right around the corner, which means in with the new and out with the old. Just like New Year’s resolutions, many people might be contemplating what they [...]
Is Tax Season Getting You Down?
It’s that dreadful time of year again—tax season. And with taxes comes extreme amounts of stress and headaches. However, did you know that the stress of doing your taxes [...]
February is Heart Month: Understanding Sleep Apnea and Heart Disease
During the month of February, let’s raise awareness for heart disease! Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. With Valentine’s Day and love in [...]
What Groups are at Risk for Neuropathic Pain?
A variety of risk factors can increase your chances of developing a neuropathic pain condition. With the underlying cause of many neuropathic pain conditions unknown, there still remains considerable [...]
Dr. Patel’s Educational Book on Sleep Apnea is Now Available!
Do you or a loved one snore? Have you found that you are constantly tired no matter how much sleep you get? You're not alone. Luckily, Dr. Patel’s educational [...]
An Overview of Sleep Apnea in Children
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a sleep related breathing disorder and is one component of a spectrum of sleep disordered breathing. It occurs when the muscles relax after you [...]