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Sleep-Related Movement Disorders: Hypnic Jerks

Sleep-Related Movement Disorders: Hypnic Jerks Purpose of Review Hypnic jerks represent a benign physiological phenomenon of sleep, which must be differentiated from other sleep-related movement disorders and epilepsy. A comprehensive review of hypnic jerks is presented with emphasis on recog- nition, physiology, evaluation, and treatment. Recent Findings The recent edition of the International Classification of Sleep Disorders (ICSD-3) has classified hypnic jerks as a sleep-related movement disorder under the subheading isolated symptoms and normal variants. Although generally benign, there have been increasing reports of excessive hypnic jerks in neurological disorders such as Parkinsonism, migraine, and brainstem lesions and children with neurologic disorders. Recent research identifying changes in the polysomnogram has led to a better understanding of the physiology of hypnic jerks. A variety of different motor patterns have been described; however, the origin and physiology of hypnic jerks remain enigmatic. Summary Hypnic jerks represent a fascinating phenomenon of sleep; however, additional studies are needed to clarify their physiology and origin. . . . . . Keywords Hypnic jerks Sleep starts Hypnagogic jerks Sleep-related movement disorders Myoclonus Physiology Introduction the benign nature of the movements is necessary [3�� , 4� , 5, 6, 8, 12]. Although generally considered a benign phenomenon, Sleep-related movement disorders are http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Current Sleep Medicine Reports Springer Journals

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Springer Journals
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Copyright © 2018 by Springer International Publishing AG, part of Springer Nature
Subject
Medicine & Public Health; Internal Medicine; General Practice / Family Medicine; Otorhinolaryngology; Neurology; Cardiology; Psychiatry
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2198-6401
DOI
10.1007/s40675-018-0104-9
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Abstract

Purpose of Review Hypnic jerks represent a benign physiological phenomenon of sleep, which must be differentiated from other sleep-related movement disorders and epilepsy. A comprehensive review of hypnic jerks is presented with emphasis on recog- nition, physiology, evaluation, and treatment. Recent Findings The recent edition of the International Classification of Sleep Disorders (ICSD-3) has classified hypnic jerks as a sleep-related movement disorder under the subheading isolated symptoms and normal variants. Although generally benign, there have been increasing reports of excessive hypnic jerks in neurological disorders such as Parkinsonism, migraine, and brainstem lesions and children with neurologic disorders. Recent research identifying changes in the polysomnogram has led to a better understanding of the physiology of hypnic jerks. A variety of different motor patterns have been described; however, the origin and physiology of hypnic jerks remain enigmatic. Summary Hypnic jerks represent a fascinating phenomenon of sleep; however, additional studies are needed to clarify their physiology and origin. . . . . . Keywords Hypnic jerks Sleep starts Hypnagogic jerks Sleep-related movement disorders Myoclonus Physiology Introduction the benign nature of the movements is necessary [3�� , 4� , 5, 6, 8, 12]. Although generally considered a benign phenomenon, Sleep-related movement disorders are

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Current Sleep Medicine ReportsSpringer Journals

Published: Jan 31, 2018

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