health
diciembre 20, 2025
Síndrome del comedor nocturno: síntomas, causas y complicaciones del diagnóstico
El síndrome del comedor nocturno se presenta cuando las personas se despiertan en la noche para ir a la cocina a consumir alimentos. Dichas interrupciones interfieren en el sueño, el funcionamiento diurno y la salud mental de los pacientes.
TL;DR
- Night eating syndrome involves waking up multiple times a week to eat, interrupting sleep and affecting daytime function and mental health.
- Symptoms include waking to eat at least four times a week, consuming over 25% of daily food intake after dinner, cravings for high-calorie foods, skipped breakfasts, and daytime fatigue.
- Potential causes include disrupted circadian rhythms, genetics, stress, and daily eating habits.
- It is more prevalent in individuals with overweight, depression, anxiety, substance use disorder, bulimia nervosa, or binge eating disorder.
- Untreated, it can lead to obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease.
- Treatment options include cognitive behavioral therapy, antidepressants, progressive muscle relaxation, light therapy, melatonin, and weight management programs.