Rare diseases · Sign or symptom
NREM parasomnia
HP:0025235
What it means
A parasomnia that occurs during non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep.
NREM parasomnias typically occur within a few hours after the onset of sleep. Episodes can last from a few minutes to as long as 30-40 minutes and are characterized by amnesia for the event.
Rare diseases that can present with this2
The range is how often this sign appears among people diagnosed with each disease — it is not a probability of having any of them. Many of these signs also occur in common, non-rare conditions. A sign on this page is a conversation to have with a clinician, not a conclusion.
Part of the broader category
Also called: Disturbance in NREM · Non-rapid eye movement parasomnia
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