Pain-related diseases and sleep disorders

Autor: M. Roizenblatt, N.S. Rosa Neto, S. Tufik, S. Roizenblatt
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2012
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Zdroj: Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research, Vol 45, Iss 9, Pp 792-798 (2012)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1414-431X
Popis: Pain and sleep share mutual relations under the influence of cognitive and neuroendocrine changes. Sleep is an important homeostatic feature and, when impaired, contributes to the development or worsening of pain-related diseases. The aim of the present review is to provide a panoramic view for the generalist physician on sleep disorders that occur in pain-related diseases within the field of Internal Medicine, such as rheumatic diseases, acute coronary syndrome, digestive diseases, cancer, and headache.
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