Good sleep is very important for a person’s healthy life. If a person is not able to sleep well at night or is waking up late at night, then this can be a sign of a serious liver disease. Not getting good sleep for a long time can increase the risk of liver cirrhosis. Research conducted at China’s Huazhong University of Science and Technology has revealed that there is a link between non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and sleep.
According to research, there is a connection between healthy sleep patterns and a lower risk of cirrhosis in non-alcoholic fatty liver patients. According to the research, poor sleep patterns were found in about 112,196 non-alcoholic fatty liver patients. Which was associated with an increased risk of developing cirrhosis. According to Hepatology International, the benefits of good sleep were seen in people. Whether they have low or high genetic risk.
Sleep disturbances can lead to liver cirrhosis
Prolonged sleep disturbances increase the risk of cirrhosis in individuals. Cirrhosis occurs when the liver remains diseased for a long time. Gradually, scar tissue forms on the liver. These scars affect the functioning of the liver. If this condition persists for a long time, the risk of liver failure also increases.
What is liver cirrhosis?
Liver cirrhosis is a type of chronic disease. It develops due to long-term damage to the liver. When liver cirrhosis occurs, the healthy tissues of the liver start dying and the liver stops functioning properly. Many symptoms appear in the body when liver cirrhosis occurs.
Symptoms of Liver Cirrhosis
Vomit
Loss of appetite
Very tired
Having jaundice
Weight loss
Itching
Accumulation of fluid in the abdomen
Darkening of urine color
Hair loss
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bleeding nose
muscle cramps
Frequent fever
Memory problems
Liver has a connection with sleep
At the same time, Abby Phillips, popularly known as LiverDoc, says that many researchers have found evidence that sleep is actually underestimated. You cannot change your genetic profile, but you can sleep well every night. 7-8 hours of good sleep every night is necessary to keep our entire body healthy. This also provides countless benefits to the liver.
Disclaimer: Some of the information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, please consult the concerned expert.
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