New research reveals a deep relationship between sleep disorders and chronic kidney disease (CKD), highlighting how these conditions influence one another.
A systematic review and meta-analysis conducted by researchers from the National University of Singapore examined data from 63 studies, involving over 26 million participants. The findings, published in the Clinical Kidney Journal, provide a detailed overview of how sleep problems and kidney health are interconnected.
The study identified a bidirectional link between several sleep disorders and CKD:
1. Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
Individuals with OSA were 68% more likely to develop CKD.
2.Albuminuria
Elevated albumin levels, a marker of kidney damage, increased the risk of CKD.
3.Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS)
Patients with RLS had an 88% higher risk of CKD.
4.Insomnia
Those suffering from insomnia faced a 24% higher risk of CKD.
Conversely, CKD patients showed higher risks of developing sleep disorders:
A 74% higher likelihood of OSA
A 73% higher risk of RLS
A 14% higher risk of insomnia
The study emphasizes the need for healthcare providers to treat these conditions together. Managing sleep disorders may improve kidney health, while addressing CKD could enhance sleep quality.
Future research aims to explore targeted interventions, such as treating sleep apnea in CKD patients or improving sleep to protect kidney function. For now, one thing is clear that healthy sleep is very important for kidney health, and vice versa.
Source: https://mediabites.com.pk/managing-sleep-for-better-kidney-health-what-you-need-to-know/
