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Is Talking While Asleep Indicative Of REM Sleep Behavior Disorder?

Posted on Tue, 23 May 2023

Question: What does it mean when a person talks and moans and gross constantly in their sleep?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:

Please elaborate the problem

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Before I can answer your query I request you to mention age of individual, time duration of these behaviors, effect caused on the individual, substance abuse if any.

It is also important to report whether the person remembers any of these behaviors after awakening and action observed along with these behaviors during sleep.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Ashok Kumar, Psychiatrist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (13 hours later)

Constant talking all night long, he is 72 years old. He does not abuse drugs.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:

Follow up

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

It is possible that he is suffering from REM sleep behavior disorder which often involves action and talking during sleep.

In my opinion, he needs polysomnography to either confirm the condition or rule out the diagnosis.

Hope I have answered your query.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Ashok Kumar, Psychiatrist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad