This study shows that sleep disturbances and gastrointestinal symptoms are more common in children with MASLD, and that gastrointestinal disturbances are significantly associated with sleep disturbances. Furthermore, the results suggest that sleep disturbances may be more common in children with MASLD who have a higher estimated risk of liver fibrosis. Children with MASLD should be evaluated not only for liver health but also for extrahepatic conditions, including sleep and gastrointestinal disorders.
Özkan et al. (Thu,) studied this question.