The hanging symptom is one of the most common manifestations of sleep apnea syndrome, which can occur as a result of prolonged cessation of breathing during sleep. During sleep, a person's breathing control is completely or partially lost, and he can easily suffocate if there is not a constant flow of oxygen through the nasal passages.
The symptom of suspension manifests itself in the form of prolonged holding of breath with a strong bending of the head and shoulders forward. This body position is achieved thanks to the ligaments connecting the muscles of the neck and spine. This helps maintain balance and support for the neck and head.
When a person sleeps in a position where the head is upright and the neck is compressed, which causes compression of the arteries supplying blood to the brain, this can lead to poor circulation and a drop in blood pressure. As a result, brain cells are deprived of sufficient oxygen and a life-threatening oxygen deficiency situation occurs.
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