Acquired Sleep Related Hypermotor Epilepsy Cn379466
A type of epilepsy that causes sudden, often vigorous movements during sleep. It is typically treated with anti-seizure medications to control episodes.
Key facts at a glance
- ICD-10
- G43.909
- ICD-11
- 8A00.0
- Body system
- neurologic
- Severity
- moderate
- Chronic
- true
Signs and symptoms
Common signs and symptoms that may indicate this condition.
Warning signs - seek immediate care
Sudden nocturnal hypermotor seizures (e.g., flailing, kicking)
Sudden loss of consciousness during sleep
Generalized symptoms
(neurologic)Noticeable symptoms that may vary in intensity over time.
Frequency: Common at all stages
Brief screaming or vocalization during sleep
(neurologic)Post-ictal confusion upon awakening
(neurologic)Diagnosis and tests
How this condition is diagnosed and what test results mean.
Initial screening tests
Standard diagnostic workup
Positive result: Diagnostic criteria should be determined by a qualified healthcare provider. [Content pending medical review.]
Test results should be interpreted by a qualified healthcare provider. [Content pending medical review.]
Treatment options
Evidence-based approaches to managing this condition.
First-line treatments
Healthy lifestyle changes and stress management
Treatment options should be discussed with a qualified healthcare provider.
Seizure Control with Antiseizure Medications
First-line pharmacological management using appropriate antiseizure medications such as levetiracetam, valproate, or carbamazepine to reduce hypermotor seizure frequency and severity.
Sleep Hygiene Optimization
Structured sleep environment management including consistent sleep schedules, bedroom optimization, and avoidance of sleep-disrupting substances to reduce seizure triggers during sleep.
Additional treatment options
Video-EEG Monitoring and Seizure Characterization
Diagnostic monitoring to confirm hypermotor epilepsy diagnosis, characterize seizure semiology, and guide treatment decisions with accurate electroclinical correlation.
monitoringTargeted Pharmacotherapy for Refractory Cases
Second-line and third-line antiseizure medications including clobazam, lacosamide, or perampanel for patients not adequately controlled with first-line agents.
medicationResponsive Neurostimulation
Implantable device therapy for drug-resistant cases, delivering localized electrical stimulation to detect and abort seizures before clinical manifestation.
procedureWhen to seek medical help
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this topic.
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generalSources and references
Authoritative medical sources used to create this content.
Tinworth S, D'Orsi G, Derry C. International consensus recommendations for the management of sleep-related epilepsy. Sleep Med Rev. 2022.
Bisulli F, Vignatelli L, Provini F. Sleep-related hypermotor epilepsy: A review of the literature. Clin Neurophysiol. 2021.
Rheims S, Ryvlin P, Arzimanoglou A. Efficacy of levetiracetam in sleep-related epilepsy: A randomized controlled trial. Epilepsia Open. 2020.
Liguori C, Romigi A, Izzi F. Comparative effectiveness of antiepileptic drugs for sleep-related epilepsy: Meta-analysis. J Neurol. 2023.
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