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What are the tests for parasomnias?

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Dr. R Sangal answered

Sleep test: Parasomnia is abnormal behavior in sleep. Parasomnias are common in children. If they start in adults, or the behavior is violent or accompanied by injuries to self or others, and eeg and a sleep test (polysomnography) should be performed.

Answered 10/4/2016

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Dr. R Sangal answered

Sleep testing: Parasomnia is abnormal behavior in sleep. Parasomnias are common in children. If they start in adults, or the behavior is violent or accompanied by injuries to self or others, and eeg and a sleep test (polysomnography) should be performed.

Answered 9/1/2016

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