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Suggest Ways To Overcome Night Terrors

Posted on Mon, 13 Jun 2016

Question: I am a 68 year old female. I have had night terrors throughout my life at times, but for the last 4-5 nights they are constant throughout the night. What might be causing them and how do I treat them? Thanx

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Take steps and treatment as advised

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Night terrors can be due to sleep disturbances, anxiety.
You need to avoid stress, take timely sleep, decrease caffeine intake.
Amitriptyline, nortriptyline or paroxetine can be taken.
Visit to a neurologist will be helpful.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N XXXXXXX
neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (14 minutes later)

Thank You. In addition to the night terrors/night sweats my entire body has many bruises and my mental reactions are VERY slow. Not able to speak or understand/remember things. Lately I have been very emotional - crying a lot and dwelling on the past (thoughts) instead of enjoying the present. Does any of these symptoms have also to do with anxiety?

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Get investigated as advised

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
These symptoms are suggestive of anxiety with depression.
Bruises and memory problem needs to be evaluated.
Get Vitamin B12, thyroid profile, liver function test and coagulation profile.
Consultation with a psychiatrist will help.
Regards
Dr N XXXXXXX
Neurologist

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar