Parasomnias are abnormal behaviours that occur during sleep. They include sleepwalking, night terrors, bruxism and REM sleep behaviour disorder. Video polysomnography, performed at our clinic in Yutz, is the key examination for diagnosis.
Key figures
Sleepwalking affects 1 to 4% of adults (more common in children)
Night terrors concern 3 to 6% of children and 1% of adults
REM sleep behavior disorder is an early marker of neurodegenerative diseases
Video polysomnography is essential to differentiate the types of parasomnias
Symptoms
Sleepwalking (walking during sleep)
Night terrors (screaming, agitation, intense fear)
Bruxism (teeth grinding)
Violent or agitated behaviour during sleep
Talking or shouting during sleep
Recurrent nightmares
Treatments
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Making the sleep environment safe2
Stress management and relaxation3
Medication if necessary4
Polysomnography for accurate diagnosisWhen to consult ?
If the episodes are frequent, dangerous or affect the quality of life of the sleeper or those around them.
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