Parasomnia: What They Are, Causes, Symptoms and Therapy

episodic characterized by abnormal behavior or unwanted physiological events that occur during specific stages of rest or in the sleep-wake passage.

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Typical manifestations may include sleep-related movements, dreams, emotions or perceptions. The movements of the parasomnias may appear complex and purposeful for others, that is, they seem aimed at achieving a goal; in reality, the sufferer remains asleep and often does not remember that the episode occurred.

In some cases, parasomnia can cause trauma and disturb the sleep of the patient or those around him.

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Hypnagogic hallucinations;

Night leg cramps.