{"id":58736,"date":"2016-12-09T15:09:37","date_gmt":"2016-12-09T14:09:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.darmklachten.nl\/symptoms\/insomnia-with-gastrointestinal-complaints\/"},"modified":"2026-09-28T22:01:26","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T20:01:26","slug":"insomnia-with-gastrointestinal-complaints","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.darmklachten.nl\/en\/symptoms\/insomnia-with-gastrointestinal-complaints\/","title":{"rendered":"Insomnia with gastrointestinal complaints"},"content":{"rendered":"
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What you need to know about insomnia with gastrointestinal complaints<\/h2>\n

Insomnia is a sleep disorder in which a person has difficulty falling asleep and\/or staying asleep. Adults should sleep seven to eight hours per night. Insufficient sleep can reduce the ability to function optimally during the day. Insomnia can occur with gastrointestinal complaints because bowel symptoms can wake you up and deprive you of sleep.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n

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\"InsomniaTreatment of insomnia with gastrointestinal complaints
\n<\/b><\/span><\/span>Treat the underlying condition, if one is present. You can also take the following measures yourself:
\n– Avoid red wine, chocolate, aged cheese, nuts and caffeine
\n– Do not watch TV or use tablets in the evening
\n– Meditate and take a walk in the evening
\n– Use hypoallergenic bedding and pillows
\n– Use fragrance-free soap to wash the bedding
\n– Take calcium (600 mg) and magnesium (400 mg) in the evening
\n– Melatonin*<\/p>\n

*Melatonin available from a drugstore is in many cases not strong enough. It is generally considered safe to use melatonin for several weeks. 5-Hydroxytryptophan can be used under the supervision of a doctor. Valerian is also an option for reducing insomnia.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n

Symptoms of insomnia<\/h2>\n