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ArticleJournal of neurogastroenterology and motility2017

Association Between Excessive Daytime Sleepiness and Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders: A Population-based Study in China.

Sicheng Wu, Shuqi Chen, Yanfang Zhao, Xiuqiang Ma, Rui Wang, Jia He

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Article in Journal of neurogastroenterology and motility, 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 10 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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10 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 19 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

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6 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Sicheng WuDepartment of Health Statistics, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China.
Shuqi ChenDepartment of Health Statistics, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China.
Yanfang ZhaoDepartment of Health Statistics, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China.
Xiuqiang MaDepartment of Health Statistics, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China.
Rui WangDepartment of Health Statistics, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China.
Jia HeDepartment of Health Statistics, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China.
Second Military Medical University · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

BACKGROUND/

aimsSeveral studies have demonstrated that sleep problems are associated with functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs): irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), functional dyspepsia, etc, but the relationship between excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) and FGIDs has not been systematically studied in the general population. This study aims to explore the relationship between EDS and specific types of FGIDs and the effect of the number of FGIDs on EDS.

methodsA sample of 3600 individuals (aged 18-80 years) was selected from 5 regions in China using a randomized, stratified, multi-stage sampling method. EDS was measured by the Epworth Sleepiness Scale, while gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other FGIDs were assessed by Reflux Disease Questionnaire and the Rome II diagnostic criteria, respectively.

resultsThe survey was completed by 2906 individuals (response rate: 80.72%), and 644 individuals (22.16%) had EDS. EDS was significantly associated with ulcer-like dyspepsia (OR, 2.50; 95% CI, 1.08-5.79), diarrhea-predominant IBS (OR, 2.00; 95% CI, 1.09-3.66), alternating IBS (OR, 2.32; 95% CI, 1.30-4.13), functional constipation (OR, 1.68; 95% CI, 1.20-2.35), and GERD (OR, 1.72; 95% CI, 1.08-2.72). Risk of EDS increased along with the increasing numbers of FGIDs: with 1 FGID (OR, 1.72; 95% CI, 1.37-2.15); with 2 FGIDs (OR, 2.43; 95% CI, 1.63-3.62); and with 3 or more FGIDs (OR, 3.26; 95% CI, 1.37-7.78).

conclusionsFGIDs, such as ulcer-like dyspepsia, diarrhea-predominant IBS, alternating IBS, functional constipation, and GERD, were significantly associated with EDS. Those who suffered from more kinds of FGIDs were more susceptible to EDS.

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EpidemiologyExcessive somnolence disordersFunctional gastrointestinal disorders

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