Exploding head syndrome

R. W. Evans

doi:10.1016/B978-0-12-822963-7.00242-5

Exploding head syndrome

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Exploding head syndrome (EHS) is characterized by a sudden loud noise in the head upon waking up at night or during the wake-sleep transition without associated pain of unknown etiology. Although the prevalence is not certain, surveys have found EHS to be common in the general population and among young adults. Sleep paralysis, insomnia, stress, anxiety, and migraine have been associated. The diagnosis is made by the clinical history without testing. A variety of medications have been reported as effective in case reports. The prognosis is generally good.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Encyclopedia of Sleep and Circadian Rhythms
Subtitle of host publication	Volume 1-6, Second Edition
Publisher	Elsevier
Pages	136-138
Number of pages	3
ISBN (Electronic)	9780323910941
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-822963-7.00242-5
State	Published - Jan 1 2023

Keywords

Exploding head syndrome
Parasomnia
Sensory sleep start

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Neuroscience(all)

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