What Is Exploding Head Syndrome?
Article Sources
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7. Sleep Study
In extreme cases of exploding head syndrome, a specialist may order a polysomnography.6‘Polysomnography: Medlineplus Medical Encyclopedia.’ medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003932.htm This is an overnight sleep study where brain waves, breathing patterns, blood oxygen levels and heart rate are monitored and recorded while the individual sleeps.
The polysomnography also allows the sleep specialist to study muscle spasms and arm and leg movements which could help identify if exploding head syndrome is related to any other sleep disorder.
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