Recurrent isolated sleep paralysis

Description

Recurrent isolated sleep paralysis consists of recurrent inability to move the trunk and all of the limbs at sleep onset (hypnagogic) or upon awakening (hypnopompic) from sleep. Episodes typically last from a few seconds to a few minutes and cause clinically significant distress including bedtime anxiety or fear of sleep.

Index terms

Recurrent isolated sleep paralysis

Sibling codes

7B01.0 – REM sleep behaviour disorder
7B01.2 – Nightmare disorder
7B01.Y – Other specified parasomnias related to REM sleep
7B01.Z – Parasomnias related to REM sleep, unspecified

Foundation entity

Recurrent isolated sleep paralysis – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1822188276

Part of: 7B01: Parasomnias related to REM sleep › 07: Sleep-wake disorders