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Prevalence of Insomnia:- This sleep disorder occurs most commonly, both in the general population and in patients with kidney failure.
Its diagnosis is based on two primary components:
-Sleep-related issues that occur despite the adequate opportunities for normal sleep.
-A daytime impairment is a consequence of poor sleep quality or duration of sleep.
Insomnia is regarded as chronic if it occurs three or more times per week for at least 3 months.&nbsp;

Dialysis and Sleep Problems:-
Sleep-related complaints affect 50-80% of patients on dialysis.
Its effect is commonly reported to be higher in elderly or anxious individuals, and in chronically ill patients; among the latter, uremic patients.
Sleep disorders impair one&rsquo;s quality of life significantly.
Increasing evidence suggests that sleep disruption has a major impact on an individual and a societal level.

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What causes these sleepless nights?
The causes behind sleep disorders often have a lot of factors:
Biological- Eg. family history or eating habits.
Social-&nbsp; Eg. excessive screen time or a night shift job.
Psychological- Eg.stressing about an upcoming presentation or exam.
This is true for insomnia, which is the most common sleep disorder in various populations, including patients with kidney disease on dialysis.
Kidney Disease/ Failure and Insomnia:-
It is important to understand that both biological and behavioral components might lead to the high prevalence of insomnia in patients with kidney disease or failure. Day-night reversal is one of the cardinal manifestations of uremia.
Kidney failure is associated with changes in circadian rhythm, sleep architecture and also, endogenous melatonin release. Research indicates that there is a direct association between the severity of sleeping problems and the biochemical measures of kidney failure.

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After gathering information about dialysis, sleep problems, kidney failure, insomnia, and other scary terms, you should know that you can always make an effort to tackle these issues! A good and healthy sleep cycle is very important for us all, regardless of any underlying conditions and so, it is always a good idea to talk to your doctor or any mental health professional to show you the way to healing through medicines or engaging in psychological interventions!

Insomnia is a sleep disorder that is characterized by problems initiating, maintaining sleep, or having non-restorative sleep. Insomnia is also commonly associated with daytime consequences, like sleepiness, fatigue, and impaired functioning during the day.

Insomnia Problem In Dialysis Patients