REM Sleep Behavior Disorder (cont.)
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- REM Sleep Disorder Overview
- REM Sleep Disorder Causes
- REM Sleep Disorder Symptoms
- When to Seek Medical Care
- Questions to Ask the Doctor
- Exams and Tests
- REM Sleep Disorder Treatment
- Self-Care at Home
- Medications
- Next Steps
- Follow-up
- Outlook
- For More Information
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Outlook
The outlook of REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD) depends on the cause. In persons with RBD in whom no cause can be identified, the symptoms can be controlled with medications. In persons with RBD caused by neurological diseases, the outlook depends on the primary disease.
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Rapid eye movement (REM) sleep behavior disorder (RBD) is a newly described disorder, recognized as a distinct clinical entity following a series of reports in 1986 of adults with RBD.
