Sleep deprivation increases perceived pain in patients with GERD
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Approximately 47–57% of patients with GERD, compared with about 25% of the general population, report night-time awakening caused by heartburn episodes, resulting in sleep deprivation or fragmentation. Furthermore, studies of the relationship between sleep and pain tolerance have suggested that sleep deprivation can decrease pain thresholds. Schey and colleagues examined whether the sleep disturbances caused by GERD symptoms might, in turn, worsen the perceived pain experienced during acid reflux events.
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