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REM Sleep Behavior Disorder (cont.)

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When to Seek Medical Care

Seek medical care if unusual behaviors, such as violent thrashing and kicking, occur during sleep.

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REM Sleep Behavior Disorder - Causes

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What was the cause of your REM Sleep Behavior Disorder?

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REM Sleep Behavior Disorder »

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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