Managing Sleep Disturbances in Cirrhosis
Joint Authors
Source
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-05-03
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Sleep disturbances, particularly daytime sleepiness and insomnia, are common problems reported by patients suffering from liver cirrhosis.
Poor sleep negatively impacts patients’ quality of life and cognitive functions and increases mortality.
Although sleep disturbances can be an early sign of hepatic encephalopathy (HE), many patients without HE still complain of poor quality sleep.
The pathophysiology of these disturbances is not fully understood but is believed to be linked to impaired hepatic melatonin metabolism.
This paper provides an overview for the clinician of common comorbidities contributing to poor sleep in patients with liver disease, mainly restless leg syndrome and obstructive sleep apnea.
It discusses nondrug and pharmacologic treatment options in these patients, such as the use of light therapy and histamine (H1) blockers.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Zhao, Xun& Wong, Philip. 2016. Managing Sleep Disturbances in Cirrhosis. Scientifica،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-5.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Zhao, Xun& Wong, Philip. Managing Sleep Disturbances in Cirrhosis. Scientifica No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1117842
American Medical Association (AMA)
Zhao, Xun& Wong, Philip. Managing Sleep Disturbances in Cirrhosis. Scientifica. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1117842
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1117842