Sleep paralysis in a 76-year-old male
A. Desousa, S. Karia
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Case study Case report |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 1 |
| Population | A 76-year-old man with recurrent sleep paralysis and no other psychiatric disorder |
| Duration | Over 2 years of symptoms |
| Key findings | The authors report a rare case of recurrent sleep paralysis with onset in old age in a 76-year-old man without other psychiatric disorder, who had symptoms for over two years before seeking help because he thought they were part of dreaming. They note that sleep paralysis often accompanies psychiatric disorders and can mimic them, confounding diagnosis. |
Abstract
We present herewith a case of sleep paralysis (SP) which entails a transient, generalized inability to move or speak and that usually seen during the patient's transitions between sleep and wakefulness. We report a case of a 76-year-old man with recurrent SP in the absence of any other psychiatric disorder. The patient sought help after over 2 years of symptoms as he thought that the symptoms were part of dreaming during sleep. SP is seen in conjunction with multiple psychiatric disorders, and the symptoms may mimic them, thereby confounding the diagnosis. SP with onset in old age is rare and is the highlight of this case report.
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