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Suggest Treatment For Constant Nightmares Followed By Breathlessness And Reduced Sleep
sir i have sleeping disorder when i complelete 3 or 4 hour of sleep duration i m watching a fearing dream and then awake and feeling breathlessness. my ecg and echo is normal...lungs xray is also normal....doctor have suggested me clonotril.....what test i have to do for detect what is actual problem.i am felling well after uso\ing clonotril
Tue, 25 Apr 2023
Hi,
It sounds like you may be experiencing a sleep disorder known as night terrors, which can be accompanied by breathlessness and reduced sleep. Night terrors are a type of parasomnia that can cause intense feelings of fear or terror during sleep, often accompanied by physical symptoms such as rapid breathing, sweating, and an elevated heart rate.
Since your ECG, echo, and lungs X-ray have come back normal, it is less likely that there is a physiological cause for your symptoms. However, if your symptoms persist or worsen, you may want to consider getting a sleep study done to evaluate your sleep patterns and identify any underlying sleep disorders.
In the meantime, the clonazepam (Clonotril) prescribed by your doctor is commonly used to treat anxiety and sleep disorders. It works by slowing down the activity in your brain and promoting relaxation, which can help reduce the occurrence of night terrors and improve your overall sleep quality.
In addition to medication, there are several other strategies you can try to improve your sleep hygiene and reduce the likelihood of night terrors, such as establishing a consistent sleep schedule, practicing relaxation techniques before bed, avoiding caffeine and alcohol, and creating a comfortable sleep environment. If you continue to experience symptoms despite these efforts, it is important to follow up with your doctor to discuss other potential treatment options.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
It sounds like you may be experiencing a sleep disorder known as night terrors, which can be accompanied by breathlessness and reduced sleep. Night terrors are a type of parasomnia that can cause intense feelings of fear or terror during sleep, often accompanied by physical symptoms such as rapid breathing, sweating, and an elevated heart rate.
Since your ECG, echo, and lungs X-ray have come back normal, it is less likely that there is a physiological cause for your symptoms. However, if your symptoms persist or worsen, you may want to consider getting a sleep study done to evaluate your sleep patterns and identify any underlying sleep disorders.
In the meantime, the clonazepam (Clonotril) prescribed by your doctor is commonly used to treat anxiety and sleep disorders. It works by slowing down the activity in your brain and promoting relaxation, which can help reduce the occurrence of night terrors and improve your overall sleep quality.
In addition to medication, there are several other strategies you can try to improve your sleep hygiene and reduce the likelihood of night terrors, such as establishing a consistent sleep schedule, practicing relaxation techniques before bed, avoiding caffeine and alcohol, and creating a comfortable sleep environment. If you continue to experience symptoms despite these efforts, it is important to follow up with your doctor to discuss other potential treatment options.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
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