In this podcast episode, Kathy and I will talk about links between various gastrointestinal issues and obstructive sleep apnea. We cover the following 5 surprising conditions:
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis)
- Celiac disease (or gluten sensitivity)
- Colon cancer
- Acid reflux
Shownotes:
Sleep Interrupted: A physician reveals the #1 reason why so many of us are sick and tired
Gluten-free diet and celiac diease
Inflammatory bowel disorders and Celiac disease research study
Upper airway resistance syndrome
Blog post on GI problems and sleep apnea
Vitamin D Podcast (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3)
Interesting podcast Dr Park. Thank you. So what is the protocol in the case where a sleep apnea treatment (CPAP or oral appliance) has been effective for treating the sleep apnea itself (according to the AHI measured during a sleep study), but sleep disturbances accompanied by one or more of the GI conditions you mentioned continue? Do you assume UARS and then try one or more surgical solutions? I’m guessing that it would be difficult to get insurance to pay for those operations without a diagnosis of sleep apnea.
Thanks again for the work you do and the information you provide.