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
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Follow-up
Because REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD) may occur in association with neurodegenerative disorders, such as Parkinson disease, multiple system atrophy, and dementia, consult a neurologist to rule out these conditions. RBD symptoms may be the first manifestations of these disorders, so careful follow-up is needed.
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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.
