Abstract

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 languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationEncyclopedia of Sleep and Circadian Rhythms
Subtitle of host publicationVolume 1-6, Second Edition
PublisherElsevier
Pages136-138
Number of pages3
ISBN (Electronic)9780323910941
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2023

Keywords

  • Exploding head syndrome
  • Parasomnia
  • Sensory sleep start

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Neuroscience(all)

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