Diseases and Conditions

Sleep-related eating disorder

Complications

A sleep-related eating disorder can result in:

  • Dangerous use of kitchen appliances, falls, cuts, burns, choking, injury from eating something inedible or toxic, or eating something you're allergic to
  • Health problems, such as weight gain, poor diabetes control or dental cavities
  • Feelings of guilt and helplessness over the lack of control
  • Daytime tiredness from disrupted sleep