General practitioners commonly encounter individuals who display excessive concern with a health complaint or present with physical symptoms that have no readily evident organic cause. These presentations can lead to a diagnosis of a somatic symptom disorder (previously known as somatoform disorders).The category of somatic symptom disorder includes a range of clinical presentations such as health anxiety (previously hypochondriasis), medically unexplained symptoms, and persistent pain.eneral practitioners commonly encounter individuals who display excessive concern with a health complaint or present with physical symptoms that have no readily evident organic cause. These presentations can lead to a diagnosis of a somatic symptom disorder (previously known as somatoform disorders).
Then he is a mouth breather and he needs a full face mask....or chin strap in addition to his nasal mask. Does he has dizziness during the day? CPAP use has been known to cause ear problems in some people who have a pre-existing tendency. Dizziness and balance are definitely related to inner ear problems. You NEED to see a good ENT (ear, nose, throat specialist). That is NOT to say that you may not be able to use a CPAP, it is to say that you should have things checked out. It is well known that CPAP can cause Eustachian Tube Dysfunction.
I've been on a CPAP since January, 2012. The pressure has been upped from 7 to 8 and I've changed masks a couple times. I now have one that covers just my nose. For the past few weeks, I've had bad facial swelling when I wake up in the mornings. It's becoming a great concern because my eyes were almost swollen shut, a couple days ago. Now, I'm not only seeing swelling in my face but in my neck and stomach as well. I was told, by my PCP, that the facial swelling has to do with my mask and possibly the CPAP settings. I have an appointment with my pulmonary doctor, in two weeks. Has anyone else had facial, or other, swelling that is contributed to Sleep Apnea?