REM sleep behavior disorder
REM Sleep Behavior Disorder
REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD) is a sleep disorder that occurs during the REM stage of sleep. It is characterized by the individual physically acting out vivid, often violent dreams with vocal sounds and sudden, often violent arm and leg movements during REM sleep.
Pronunciation
RBD is pronounced as /ɑːr iː ɛm sliːp biːˈheɪvjər dɪsˈɔːrdər/.
Etymology
The term "REM sleep behavior disorder" is derived from the REM stage of sleep, during which the disorder occurs, and the abnormal behaviors that are acted out during this stage.
Symptoms
Symptoms of REM sleep behavior disorder include:
- Sleep talking
- Sleepwalking
- Violent or action-filled dreams
- Punching, kicking, or leaping out of bed during sleep
- Being able to recall the dream if woken during the episode
Causes
The exact cause of REM sleep behavior disorder is unknown, but it may be associated with certain neurological conditions such as Parkinson's disease, Lewy body dementia, and Multiple system atrophy.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of REM sleep behavior disorder is typically made through a clinical interview and may be confirmed with a polysomnogram.
Treatment
Treatment for REM sleep behavior disorder may include medications such as Clonazepam and Melatonin, as well as lifestyle changes and safety measures to prevent injury during sleep.
Related Terms
- Sleep disorder
- Rapid Eye Movement
- Parkinson's disease
- Lewy body dementia
- Multiple system atrophy
- Polysomnography
- Clonazepam
- Melatonin
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on REM sleep behavior disorder
- Wikipedia's article - REM sleep behavior disorder
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