Parasomnia

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Learn about an overnight test that can help confirm parasomnia. Find out what to expect and how to prepare for a polysomnography test.

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This article focuses on behavioral treatments for the most common pediatric parasomnias - take a look at what you could be doing to help your child.

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This is a brief summary of parasomnia disorders, which includes a short description of each.

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A parasomnia characterized by the acting out of dreams is called REM sleep disorder. Find out how to recognize and treat this condition.

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Am I a sleepwalker?

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Here's a description of typical parasomnia sleepwalking behaviors, a list of possible causes and some questions to ask yourself if you suspect you're a sleepwalker.

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Sleep-sex

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A kind of parasomnia that involves sleepwalking can also result in sleep-sex, which is common enough to warrant a classification system to help doctors document it.

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Meet a woman suffering from a type of parasomnia that results in a constant need to move, and learn how she overcame the symptoms.

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Nocturnal enuresis

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Bedwetting is a common type of childhood parasomnia that usually, but not always, goes away by itself - read more about it.

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This type of parasomnia is common in children and is different from nightmares. Learn more about night terrors and how you can help your child.

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Grinding away while you sleep

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Bruxism, or tooth grinding, is a parasomnia disorder that's difficult to control and can cause a lot of damage to your teeth - learn more here.

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