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Although gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and irritable bowel syndrome have been associated with sleep disorders, a link between functional dyspepsia (FD) and sleep disorders has not been established.
Now, investigators have examined the magnitude and extent of sleep disorders in 121 adults who met Rome III criteria for FD and 50 healthy controls without dyspepsia or potentially confounding comorbid conditions. Participants completed validated questionnaires about general health, depression, and sleep disorders.
Mean scores for anxiety and depression were significantly higher for FD patients than controls. FD patients with moderate or severe symptoms had poorer sleep quality and insomnia index scores than did FD patients with mild sympt…