Rhythmic movement disorder
| Rhythmic movement disorder | |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | Jactatio capitis nocturna |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Repetitive movements during sleep, such as head banging, body rocking, or head rolling |
| Complications | N/A |
| Onset | Typically in infancy or early childhood |
| Duration | Can persist into adulthood |
| Types | N/A |
| Causes | Unknown, but may be related to developmental disorders |
| Risks | Sleep disruption, potential for injury |
| Diagnosis | Based on clinical history and polysomnography |
| Differential diagnosis | Sleep-related rhythmic movement disorder, Restless legs syndrome, Periodic limb movement disorder |
| Prevention | N/A |
| Treatment | Behavioral therapy, safety measures, medication in severe cases |
| Medication | N/A |
| Prognosis | N/A |
| Frequency | Common in infants and young children |
| Deaths | N/A |
Rhythmic movement disorder (RMD) is a neurological disorder characterized by repetitive movements of large muscle groups immediately before and during sleep often involving the head and neck. It was independently described first in 1905 by Zappert as jactatio capitis nocturna and by Cruchet as rhythmic movement disorder.[1][2]
Symptoms and signs
RMD episodes typically last 15 minutes to 2 hours and occur at a frequency of 0.58 Hz. The movements can resemble head banging, head rolling, body rocking, body rolling and leg banging.[3]
Causes
The exact cause of RMD is unknown, but it is believed to be related to stress and anxiety. It is also associated with developmental disorders and neurological disorders.[4]
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of RMD is typically made through sleep study (polysomnography). This involves monitoring brain waves, muscle tension, eye movement, respiration, and the level of oxygen in the blood while the patient sleeps.[5]
Treatment
Treatment for RMD is usually not necessary unless the disorder is causing significant sleep disruption or risk of injury. In such cases, treatment may include behavioral therapy, medication, or a combination of both.[6]
See also
References
- ↑ , √úber eine eigenartige Form von Insomnie im S√§uglingsalter, Monatsschrift f√ºr Psychiatrie und Neurologie, Vol. 17, pp. 149‚Äì153,
- ↑ , Les troubles du sommeil chez les enfants, Archives de Psychologie, Vol. 4, pp. 40‚Äì81,
- ↑ , International Classification of Sleep Disorders, Revised: Diagnostic and Coding Manual, , 2001,
- ↑ NINDS Rhythmic Movement Disorder Information Page(link). {{{website}}}.
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