During a typical episode, someone with this sleep disorder may: Sit up in bed, or get out of bed Trash about or kick Vocalize: scream, cry, shout, or talk nonsensically (saying actual words or making noises that sound like words but arent) Act out violently if touched or restrained Harm themselves (punching, scratching) Be unresponsive to whats going on around them (for example, the person will not respond to questions) Be difficult to awaken Act confused, disoriented, or inconsolable after waking (the latter is more common with children) People with night terrors may show the following physiological responses, too, which can often be confirmed in a sleep study: Dilated eyes Tachycardia (rapid heart rate) Tachypnea (rapid breathing) Increased muscle tone (meaning, the sleeper is straining or flexing his or her muscles) Flushed or red skin Sweating Wetting the bed Causes of Night Terrors Night terrors are fairly common in small children under the age of 5, and most grow out of this naturally as they age
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However, research suggesting that NOX2 is primarily responsible for the oxidative burst immediately following SE may not allow for a wide enough treatment window in patients following their first SE event
It is estimated that more than 30 anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs) have been licensed for curing epilepsy
