1343 Not Just in Your Head: Recognizing Exploding Head Syndrome as a Sleep Disorder
Sleep May 1, 2026 Hollyann Loui, Melisa Chang
Abstract Introduction Exploding head syndrome (EHS) is characterized by the perception of a sudden loud noise or explosion in the head that occurs as the patient is falling asleep or waking up, typically associated with fear. The sensation is painless, lasts a few seconds, and may be associated with a flash of light or myoclonic jerk. Report of case(s) A 63-year-old-man with diabetes and...