Which symptoms are most commonly associated with NREM sleep disorders?
A. Sleepwalking

B. Night terrors

C. Sleep paralysis

D. REM sleep behavior disorder

E. Sleep-related eating disorder

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

The correct answer is 'A and B Only'

Key Points

• NREM Sleep Disorders:
  • Non-Rapid Eye Movement (NREM) sleep disorders are characterized by partial arousals from deep sleep stages, particularly stages 3 and 4 of NREM sleep.
  • These disorders are more common in children but can occur in adults as well.
• Common Symptoms:
  • Sleepwalking (Somnambulism): This involves getting up and walking around while still asleep. Individuals may perform complex behaviors but usually have no memory of the event.
  • Night Terrors: These are episodes of screaming, intense fear, and flailing while still asleep. The person experiencing a night terror is often inconsolable and has no memory of the event upon waking.

Additional Information

• Sleep Paralysis:
  • This condition occurs during the transition between wakefulness and sleep. The person is aware but unable to move or speak. It is more commonly associated with REM sleep disorders.
• REM Sleep Behavior Disorder:
  • This disorder involves acting out dreams, sometimes violently, and is associated with REM sleep rather than NREM sleep.
• Sleep-Related Eating Disorder:
  • This is a parasomnia that involves eating and drinking during partial arousals from sleep, typically associated with NREM sleep but less common than sleepwalking and night terrors.