What are Nocturnal Seizures?
Nocturnal or sleep-related seizures, a form of epilepsy, can cause abnormal movement or behavior during sleep. Symptoms Nocturnal seizures may range from awakening for no clear reason – sometimes multiple times a night – to shouting, screaming and violent movements of the arms and legs. Patients may also thrash around or act confused. Diagnosis If you suspect that your child may have nocturnal seizures, see a physician, neurologist, or sleep specialist. An overnight sleep study with video monitoring may be recommended. Treatment Nocturnal seizures often can be controlled with anticonvulsant medication.
