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	Sleep terror disorder - Definition, Description, Causes and symptoms, Demographics, Diagnosis, Treatments, Prognosis
		Sleep terror disorder is defined as repeated temporary arousal from sleep, during which the affected person appears and acts extremely frightened.
		Sleep terror disorder is sometimes referred to as pavor nocturnus when it occurs in children, and incubus when it occurs in adults.
		Sleep terror is a disorder that primarily affects children, although a small number of adults are affected as well.
	www.minddisorders.com /Py-Z/Sleep-terror-disorder.html (1391 words)

	Sleep disorder - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		A sleep disorder (somnipathy) is a disorder in the sleep patterns of a person or animal.
		Insomnia: While not considered a sleep disorder in its own right, Insomnia is characterized by the inability to fall asleep and/or remain asleep for a reasonable amount of time.
		Sleep apnea: The obstruction of the airway during sleep
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sleep_disorder (517 words)

	Sleep disorders (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Sleep disorders are a group of syndromes characterized by disturbance in the patient's amount of sleep, quality or timing of sleep, or in behaviors or physiological conditions associated with sleep.
		To qualify for the diagnosis of sleep disorder, the condition must be a persistent problem, cause the patient significant emotional distress, and interfere with his or her social or occupational functioning.
		A primary sleep disorder in which the person's physiology or behaviors are affected by sleep, the sleep stage, or the transition from sleeping to waking.
	www.healthatoz.com /healthatoz/Atoz/ency/sleep_disorders.jsp (4104 words)

	Sleep terror disorder Information on Healthline
		Sleep terrors are also sometimes called night terrors, though sleep terror is the preferred term, as episodes can occur during daytime naps as well as at night.
		Some researchers suggest that sleep terrors are caused by a delay in the maturation of the child's central nervous system.
		Sleep terror is diagnosed most often in children when parents express concern to the child's pediatrician.
	www.healthline.com /galecontent/sleep-terror-disorder (1090 words)

	Healthinmind/MentalDisorders/SleepDisorders/SleepTerror
		Sleep Terror Disorder, although it sounds similar to nightmare disorder, is easily distinguished from the latter.
		It occurs most frequently during the first third of a sleep episode, and the dream that causes the terror is remembered vaguely or not at all.
		However, Sleep Terror Disorder may also start in adults between 20 and 30, in which case it is more likely to become chronic.
	healthinmind.com /english/sleepterror.htm (152 words)

	eMedicine - Parasomnias : Article Excerpt by: Sat Sharma, MD, FRCPC, FACP, FCCP, DABSM
		Primary sleep disorder is a malady of sleep that does not appear to be secondary to a physical or mental illness and is not substance-induced.
		Sleep terror disorder: Sleep terror is a disorder of arousal that primarily occurs during stages III and IV of NREM sleep.
		Sleep terror manifests as extreme panic and a loud scream during sleep, followed by motor activities such as hitting objects or moving in and out of the bedroom.
	www.emedicine.com /med/byname/parasomnias.htm (553 words)

	Sleep Disorders - DEFINITION, DESCRIPTION, CAUSES, SYMPTOMS, DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT, PROGNOSIS
		Sleep disorders are a group of conditions characterized by disturbance in the amount, quality, or timing of a person's sleep.
		Sleep terror disorder is common in children four to twelve years of age.
		A beginning point in diagnosing sleep disorders is an interview with the patient and his or her family.
	www.faqs.org /health/Sick-V4/Sleep-Disorders.html (2437 words)

	Parasomnias from Medicine, Ob/Gyn, Psychiatry, and Surgery / Psychiatry (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Sleep is not simply the passive absence of wakefulness; it is an extensive reorganization of CNS activities occurring during sleep.
		Sleepwalking disorder: The criterion-based disorder is estimated to occur in 5% of children, but episodes of the disorder have been documented in as many as 30% of clinical samples of children and 7% of clinical samples of adults.
		A sleep terror is characterized by a sudden arousal from NREM sleep (usually from slow-wave sleep) and associated autonomic and behavioral manifestations of fear.
	users3.ev1.net /~drtony/parasoms.htm (6733 words)

	eMedicine - Sleep Disorders : Article Excerpt by: Curley L Bonds, MD
		Primary sleep disorders are presumed to result from an endogenous disturbance in sleep-wake generating or timing mechanisms, often complicated by behavioral conditioning.
		Because sleep requirements vary from individual to individual, insomnia is considered clinically significant when a patient perceives the loss of sleep as a problem.
		The arousal threshold rises with each stage of sleep, with stage 4 (delta) being the sleep state from which a person is least able to be aroused, characterized by high-amplitude slow waves.
	www.emedicine.com /med/byname/sleep-disorders.htm (613 words)

	What Are Sleep Disorders?
		The most commonly accepted definition is that a sleep disorder is a disturbance of the normal sleep patterns of a person.
		Snoring is not a disorder but often a symptom of a sleep disorder.
		Another method also classifies sleep orders Sleep disorders into three major categories, such as disturbed sleep (obstructive sleep apnea, REM sleep behavior disorder, and restless legs syndrome and periodic limb movement), too much sleep (narcolepsy) and lack of sleep (insomnia).
	www.suite101.com /article.cfm/sleep_apnea/105887 (418 words)

	Night Terrors Resource Center
		Sleep labs across the United States and Canada have shown through sleep studies, that Night Terrors happen due to increased brain activity.
		Night Terrors Symptoms: Sudden awakening from sleep, persistent fear or terror that occurs at night, screaming, sweating, confusion, rapid heart rate, inability to explain what happened, usually no recall of "bad dreams" or nightmares, may have a vague sense of frightening images.
		(A link to a sleep stages chart can be found on the navigation bar to the left) During a night terror, which may last anywhere from five to twenty minutes, the person is still asleep, although the sleepers eyes may be open.
	www.nightterrors.org (563 words)

	AllRefer Health - Night Terror (Pavor Nocturnus, Sleep Terror Disorder)
		Night terrors are a sleep disorder involving abrupt awakening from sleep in a terrified state.
		The cause is unknown but night terrors are commonly associated with periods of emotional tension, stress, or conflict.
		Night terror is similar to nightmares except that nightmares usually occur during REM sleep and include unpleasant or frightening dreams.
	health.allrefer.com /health/night-terror-info.html (453 words)

	MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Sleep disorders
		Sleep disorders involve any difficulties related to sleeping, including difficulty falling or staying asleep, falling asleep at inappropriate times, excessive total sleep time, or abnormal behaviors associated with sleep.
		Sleep terror disorder is an abrupt awakening from sleep with fear, sweating, rapid heart rate, and confusion.
		Sleep apnea is treated with weight reduction and the administration of air under pressure through the nose.
	www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/ency/article/000800.htm (893 words)

	Sleep Disorders
		Sleep attacks are brief periods of sleep during the person's normal waking.
		Unfortunately, the sleep attacks are involuntary and can occur during periods of time when a person must be awake, such as when operating machinery or interacting with other people.
		Circadian rhythm sleep disorder can occur when there is a mismatch between an individual's sleep-wake schedule and his/her sleep-wake pattern.
	www.athealth.com /Consumer/disorders/Sleep.html (1129 words)

	BehaveNet® Clinical Capsule™: Sleep Terror Disorder (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		This Parasomnia is characterized by recurrent episodes in which the individual abruptly awakens with a cry of terror, autonomic arousal, and other fear behavior.
		Recurrent episodes of abrupt awakening from sleep, usually occurring during the first third of the major sleep episode and beginning with a panicky scream.
		The disturbance is not due to the direct physiological effects of a substance (e.g., a drug of abuse, a medication) or a general medical condition.
	www.behavenet.com /capsules/disorders/sleepterrordis.htm (174 words)

	sleep terror disorder (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		If you suspect that you have a sleep disorder you should seek care from a qualified professional.
		The Sleep Forums are not to be used for commercial purposes.
		Sleep Deprivation due to Sleep Apnea and insufficient sleep are common and can present as insomnia, narcolepsy, or idiopathic hypersomnia.
	www.sleepnet.com /rest6/messages/240.html (145 words)

	Sleep disorder
		According to Dr. William Dement, of the Stanford Sleep Center, anyone who snores and has daytime drowsiness should be evaluated for sleep disorders.
		A new study shows that undiagnosed sleep apnea, a common disorder associated with snoring, may decrease a woman's sexual function by reducing sexual desire, sensation and lubrication, as well as affecting her relationship with her partner.
		The former medical director of the clinic involved in a sports doping scandal could lose his license for allegedly prescribing a stimulant to a track and field athlete without examining her.
	www.mrsci.com /Sleep-Disorders/Sleep_disorder.php (773 words)

	ENLmedical.com: Conditions And Concerns: Medical Encyclopedia: Night terror
		If recurrent, nightmares and night terror may be associated with psychological disturbances or severe stress, especially in adults.
		Benzodiazepine medications (such as diazepam) used at bedtime will often reduce the incidence of night terrors; however, medication is not usually recommended to treat this disorder.
		Call for an appointment with your health care provider if night terror is persistent or frequent, and/or occurs often enough to regularly disrupt sleep.
	www.enlmedical.com /article/000809.htm (431 words)

	Sleep Terror Disorder
		I sit up in bed and screm at night, I'm not really sure how often because right now I live by myself and in the past when I was living with someone, I never knew that it had happened.
		I have all the symptoms of "Sleep Terror Disorder" as listed in the DSM-IV Manual, but this is the only reference that I've read that this is something that happens in late adolescnece-early adulthood.
		It doesn't really bother me, it's very disturbing to anyone else trying to sleep, I've been told that it sounds like I'm being killed or something.
	www.sleepnet.com /rest3/messages/183.html (172 words)

	Medical Specialist: Sleep disorder specialist - CureResearch.com
		Sleep disorder specialist: A medical doctor who diagnoses and treats sleep disorders, sleep apnea and snoring
		The following list of diseases or medical conditions are some (but not all) of the medical issues that may be treated by Sleep disorder specialist (medical specialist) or where a Sleep disorder specialist may be involved:
		The following list of medical tests or medical diagnostic procedures are some (but not all) that may be performed, prescribed or diagnosed by Sleep disorder specialist, ordered by Sleep disorder specialist, or where a Sleep disorder specialist may be involved in such tests:
	www.cureresearch.com /spec/sleep_disorder_specialist.htm (335 words)

	Infoplease Search: sleep disorder night terror
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	infoplease.com /search.php3?query=sleep+disorder+night+terror&in=all (187 words)

	NetworkTherapy.com - Sleep Terror Disorder
		Sleep problems, depression may share genetic link - Reuters - 9/7/2006
		Disorders That Disrupt Sleep (Parasomnias) - eMedicine Consumer Health
		The information provided on this site is for educational or informational purposes only and should not be treated as medical or behavioral health care advice.
	www.networktherapy.com /library/topic.asp?id=294 (164 words)

	Sleep Terror Disorder: Description, Criteria, Causes, Symptoms, Treatments and Medications
		Sleep Terror Disorder is characterized by the ongoing, abrupt awakening from sleep, which usually is signaled with a scream.
		This awakening normally occurs during the first third of the sleep cycle.
		The ICD-10 Classification of Mental and Behavioural Disorders
	www.mental-health-matters.com /disorders/dis_details.php?disID=93 (435 words)

	AllRefer Health - Night Terror Treatment (Pavor Nocturnus, Sleep Terror Disorder)
		AllRefer Health - Night Terror Treatment (Pavor Nocturnus, Sleep Terror Disorder)
		You are here : AllRefer.com > Health > Diseases and Conditions > Night Terror: Treatment of Night Terror
		• Night Terror Overview, Causes, and Risk Factors
	health.allrefer.com /health/night-terror-treatment.html (316 words)

	Night terror
		During REM (rapid eye movement) sleep, the eyes move rapidly and vivid dreaming is most common.
		Night terror (sleep terror) occurs during Stage 3 and Stage 4 sleep (deep sleep).
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	sleep terror disorder
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