Parasomnia is a type of sleep disorder. The affected individual may show several odd behaviors and movements in sleep. There are all kinds of reactions, emotions, and physical activities one may do in sleep such that others in the room would think the person is totally awake. One may walk around, talk, eat, wet the bed, get sexually aroused, or get agitated in sleep. Night terrors are very common with Parasomnia along with bad dreams and hysteria.
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Query: Hi doctor, I am a 45 year old male. A month back, I was diagnosed with sleep apnea. I have enclosed my report here. I feel breathless at night while lying down and I was advised it as because of sleep apnea. I have been trying to use a CPAP. For past two months I am experiencing breathlessness on... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read through your query and reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity) in detail. Please find my observations below. There is a probability of having a parasomnia which is defined as sleep disorders that involve abnormal movements and features like... Read Full »