Related Experiment Video
Updated: Sep 20, 2025
03:50
Acupoint Application Combined with Acupoint Massage for Treating Constipation in a Patient with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Published on: August 18, 2023
2.1K
Association Between Insomnia and Constipation: A Multicenter Three-year Cross-sectional Study Using Shift Workers'
Byung-Yoon Yun1, Juho Sim2, Jin-Ha Yoon1,3
1Department of Preventive Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea.
Safety and Health at Work
|June 6, 2022
Summary
Insomnia and constipation are linked in shift workers. Addressing sleep quality may improve bowel function and overall well-being for this population.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Gastroenterology
- Sleep Medicine
Background:
- Insomnia and constipation are prevalent global health issues.
- Limited research exists on the association between insomnia and constipation.
- Shift workers experience high rates of insomnia and other health conditions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between insomnia and constipation.
- To examine this association specifically within a shift worker population.
Main Methods:
- Multicenter cross-sectional study design.
- Utilized health examination data and self-reported questionnaires.
- Employed multivariate logistic regression and subgroup analyses.
Main Results:
- A significant dose-response relationship was found between insomnia severity and constipation risk.
- Female sex, underweight status, and non-smoker status were associated with increased constipation risk.
- Subgroup analyses by sex revealed similar trends.
Conclusions:
- A strong correlation exists between insomnia and constipation in shift workers.
- Findings suggest managing sleep quality can improve bowel function.
- This study is the first to report this association in shift workers.
Related Concept Videos
01:27Insomnia
134
Insomnia is a prevalent sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling asleep, frequent awakenings during the night, and waking up too early without being able to return to sleep. People with insomnia often experience these disruptions at least three nights a week for at least one month. Chronic insomnia, which lasts for at least three months, can lead to increased anxiety, which in turn can worsen sleep difficulties, creating a cycle of sleeplessness and stress.
Multiple factors contribute...
Multiple factors contribute...
134
01:19Management of Insomnia
328
The sleep cycle, an integral part of human health, consists of several stages with distinct characteristics and functions. It begins with a transition from wakefulness to sleep, known as the light sleep phase, followed by the restorative deep sleep phase, essential for physical recovery and growth. The cycle concludes with the Rapid Eye Movement (REM) phase, characterized by high brain activity and vivid dreaming. Insomnia, a prevalent sleep disorder, involves difficulty falling asleep, staying...
328
01:21Drugs for Treatment of Constipation-Predominant IBS
353
Pharmacological therapies for IBS-C are designed to alleviate abdominal discomfort and enhance bowel function. In patients with IBS-C, fiber supplements may help soften stools and decrease straining, but may also lead to increased gas production and bloating. Osmotic laxatives like milk of magnesia are frequently used to soften stools and increase stool frequency in IBS-C patients. In addition, two drugs approved for use in severe IBS-C adult cases are linaclotide (Linzess) and lubiprostone...
353
01:24Substance Use Disorders Affecting Sleep
225
Substance use disorders involve a pattern of using drugs more extensively than intended and continuing use despite harmful consequences. This includes legal substances like alcohol and nicotine, as well as illegal drugs. These disorders often involve both physical and psychological dependence, reflecting compulsive use of substances that significantly alter thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, contributing to a major public health issue.
Understanding the concepts of physical dependence,...
Understanding the concepts of physical dependence,...
225
01:30Irritable Bowel Syndrome III: Medical and Nursing Management
323
Managing Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) involves a multifaceted approach, including lifestyle modifications, dietary changes, and medication.
323
01:13Insufficient Sleep and Sleep Deprivation
224
Insufficient sleep refers to not getting the recommended amount of sleep for optimal functioning, even if it's just slightly less than needed. Sleep insufficiency may occur due to lifestyle choices, such as staying up late for social events or work, resulting in routinely getting less sleep than required. For example, consistently sleeping 6 hours when the body needs 7-9 hours can lead to cumulative effects on health and well-being.
Sleep deprivation is a more severe form of sleep loss...
Sleep deprivation is a more severe form of sleep loss...
224