Parasomnia - Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Parasomnia is a sleep disorder. In this, the person starts behaving abnormally while sleeping. During sleep, a person can move around and talk. In this situation, people often think that the person is awake, whereas in reality he is sleeping, and the person does all these things during sleep. After waking up in the morning, these incidents are often not even remembered by the person. Parasomnia can occur during any stage of sleep. Let us tell you that along with children, parasomnia can also affect about 4 percent of adults. In children who have parasomnia, the symptoms of parasomnia can be seen less when they grow up.

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Abnormal behavior during sleep is a common symptom of parasomnia. Apart from this, the symptoms can also vary according to the type of parasomnia. These include -

• sleep talking
• sleepwalking
• wake up confused
• excessive daytime fatigue
• daytime sleepiness
• having difficulty sleeping at night
• scratches or cuts on the body (that you are not aware of)

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There can be many possible causes of parasomnia. Along with this, some things can also trigger the symptoms of parasomnia. These include -

• Stress, anxiety, and depression
• Genetic i.e. someone in the family already has parasomnia
• Irregular routines such as working night shifts
• Sleep apnea
• Neurological conditions, such as Parkinson's disease
• Sleep disorders, such as insomnia
• PTSD
• Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)
• Periodic limb movement disorder
• Chronic pain
• lack of sleep
• Poor mental health
• Some medicines
• Consumption of alcohol or smoking

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Parasomnia includes many types of sleep disorders. It is a disorder that disturbs sleep. This can happen at any stage of sleep. Types of parasomnias include -

Parasomnia is treated according to its type, episode, and severity. To reduce its symptoms, doctors can resort to some medicines and therapy -

Parasomnia is a condition in which a person starts behaving abnormally during sleep. Because of this, sleep can be disrupted and the quality of sleep can be reduced. Let us tell you that in parasomnia a person can walk, talk or do any activity during sleep. In parasomnia, a person can also have bad dreams, which can frighten him. This disorder is very common in children, but its treatment is completely possible. Parasomnia can be treated with the help of some medicines and therapy.

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