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Sleep-Related Rhythmic Movement Disorder

Lourdes M DelRosso1, Irene Cano-Pumarega2, Samantha S Anguizola E3

  • 1Seattle Children's Hospital, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105, USA.

Sleep Medicine Clinics
|May 14, 2021
PubMed

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Sleep-related rhythmic movements disorder (SRRMD) often begins in infancy but can continue into adulthood. This review covers how to identify, diagnose, and manage SRRMD in both children and adults.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Pediatrics

Background:

  • Sleep-related rhythmic movements disorder (SRRMD) is a group of movement disorders.
  • It is typically considered a benign pediatric sleep disorder.
  • Onset is usually in early childhood, around 9 months of age.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the identification of SRRMD in children and adults.
  • To outline the diagnostic approaches for SRRMD.
  • To discuss management strategies for SRRMD.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of SRRMD.
  • Synthesis of current knowledge on SRRMD identification.
  • Summary of diagnostic criteria and management options.

Main Results:

  • SRRMD commonly presents in infancy.
  • The disorder often resolves spontaneously but can persist into adulthood.
  • Effective identification and management strategies exist.

Conclusions:

  • SRRMD requires appropriate identification and diagnosis.
  • Management approaches should be tailored to pediatric and adult patients.
  • Further research may elucidate long-term outcomes and treatment efficacy.

Keywords:
Body rockingHead rollingHeadbangingSleep related rhythmic movement disorder

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