Also Known As
dystonia, hypnogenic paroxysmaldystonia, nocturnal paroxysmaldystonia, nocturnal, paroxysmaldystonia, sleep-relateddystonias, hypnogenic paroxysmaldystonias, nocturnal paroxysmaldystonias, sleep-relatedhypnogenic paroxysmal dystoniahypnogenic paroxysmal dystoniasnocturnal paroxysmal dystoniasparoxysmal dystonia, hypnogenicparoxysmal dystonia, nocturnalparoxysmal dystonias, hypnogenicparoxysmal dystonias, nocturnalsleep related dystoniasleep-related dystoniasleep-related dystonias
Definition
A parasomnia characterized by paroxysmal episodes of choreoathetotic, ballistic, dystonic movements, and semipurposeful activity. The episodes occur during non-rapid eye movement sleep and typically recur several times per night.