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
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REM Sleep Disorder Symptoms
The 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 and vividly recall the dream that corresponds to the physical activity.
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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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