Somniloquy

Somniloquy

Somniloquy (/sɒmˈnɪləkwɪ/), also known as sleep talking, is a sleep disorder defined as talking during sleep without being aware of it. The talk can be comprehensible or gibberish and can occur in any stage of sleep.

Etymology

The term "somniloquy" is derived from the Latin "somnus" (sleep) and "loqui" (to speak).

Causes

Somniloquy can be caused by various factors such as stress, depression, fever, alcohol, and certain medications. It can also be associated with other sleep disorders such as nightmares, sleep apnea, and REM sleep behavior disorder.

Diagnosis

Diagnosis of somniloquy is usually based on reports from bed partners or family members. In some cases, a sleep study may be conducted to rule out other sleep disorders.

Treatment

There is no specific treatment for somniloquy. However, if it is caused by an underlying condition such as stress or depression, treating that condition may help reduce the sleep talking. In some cases, sleep hygiene measures such as maintaining a regular sleep schedule and creating a quiet, comfortable sleep environment may also be helpful.

Related Terms

• Parasomnia: A category of sleep disorders that involve abnormal movements, behaviors, emotions, perceptions, or dreams that occur while falling asleep, sleeping, between sleep stages, or during arousal from sleep.
• Sleepwalking: A behavior disorder that originates during deep sleep and results in walking or performing other complex behaviors while asleep.
• Night terror: A sleep disorder causing feelings of panic or dread typically occurring during the first hours of stage 3-4 non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep and lasting for 1 to 10 minutes.

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Somniloquy
• Wikipedia's article - Somniloquy

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