Sleep disturbances in the irritable bowel syndrome and functional dyspepsia are independent of psychological distress: a population‐based study of 1322 Australians

Summary Background Psychological distress, strongly associated with functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDS), likely plays a central role in the pathophysiology. The role of sleep disturbances in FGIDs is unclear, and an association with psychological factors is uncertain. Aim To determine whether sleep disturbances are associated with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and functional dyspepsia (FD) and if a potential association is explained...