Catalog

Hypnagogic exploding head syndrome

7B02.0

Link to WHO Definition

Hypnagogic exploding head syndrome – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1393951214

Hypnagogic exploding head syndrome is characterised by the perception of a sudden, loud noise or sense of a violent explosion in the head that typically occurs as the individual is falling asleep. On occasion, these episodes may occur with awakening during the night. They are associated with abrupt arousal following the event, often with a sense of fright.

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