En sömnstörning kännetecknad av episoder av ofullständigt uppvaknande förenat med ett beteende som tyder på extrem rädsla. Tillståndet ses främst hos barn och unga och den drabbade har oftast inget minne av händelsen. Episoderna brukar förekomma i tredje och fjärde sömnstadierna. Sömngång förekommer ofta i detta tillstånd.
A disorder characterized by incomplete arousals from sleep associated with behavior suggesting extreme fright. This condition primarily affects children and young adults and the individual generally has no recall of the event. Episodes tend to occur during stage III or IV. SOMNAMBULISM is frequently associated with this condition. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p391)
Pavor nocturnus — Nättskräck hos vuxna — Nattskräck hos vuxna
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