Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: Difficulty to sleep or a sleep-wake cycle are symptoms

In a study published in the National Library of Health, sleep disturbances in those suffering with liver cirrhosis were investigated.

The study noted: “Sleep–wake disturbances are common in liver cirrhosis and associated with impaired quality of life.

“The most common abnormalities are insomnia (difficulties falling asleep and maintaining sleep, or unrefreshing sleep), excessive daytime sleepiness, and sleep–wake inversion (disturbances of circadian rhythmicity).

“Other common sleep disorders, such as obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome or restless legs syndrome, are also more prevalent in patients with liver cirrhosis.”