REM Sleep Behavior Disorder (cont.)
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ABM Salah Uddin, MD
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REM Sleep Disorder SymptomsThe main symptom of REM sleep behavior disorder is dream-enacting behaviors, sometimes violent, causing self-injury or injury to the bed partner. The dream-enacting behaviors are usually nondirected and may include punching, kicking, leaping, or jumping from bed while still asleep. The person may be awakened or may wake spontaneously during the attack andvividly recall the dream that corresponds to the physical activity. Next Page: Must Read Articles Related to REM Sleep Behavior Disorder
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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.
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