Rhythmic Movement Disorder in Children

CNS Spectrums ◽  
2003 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 135-138 ◽  
Author(s):  
Timothy F. Hoban
Keyword(s):  
Movement Disorder ◽  
Diagnostic Testing ◽  
Clinical Manifestations ◽  
Rhythmic Movement ◽  
Rhythmic Movements ◽  
Repetitive Motion ◽  
Testing Potential ◽  
Methods Of Treatment ◽  
Rhythmic Movement Disorder

AbstractHow should sleep-related rhythmic movements in children be assessed and treated? Rhythmic movement disorder (RMD) represents an unusual variety of childhood parasomnia characterized by repetitive motion of the head, trunk, or extremities, which usually occurs during the transition from wakefulness to sleep or arises during sustained sleep. Although the condition most often affects infants and toddlers in a transient and self-limited fashion, the condition occasionally persists in a problematic fashion, which may nevertheless be amenable to treatment. Since RMD may occasionally cause injury or resemble nocturnal seizure, prompt recognition, and appropriate management on the part of the clinician is essential. This article will examine the spectrum of RMD in children, including their common clinical manifestations; data regarding their epidemiology and natural history; the role of polysomnography, electroencephalography; and other diagnostic testing. Potential causes of the condition and available methods of treatment are also examined.

scholarly journals Sleep-Related Rhythmic Movement Disorder in Young Children with Down Syndrome: Prevalence and Clinical Features

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 1326
Author(s):  
Ceren Kose ◽  
Izabelle Wood ◽  
Amy Gwyther ◽  
Susiksha Basnet ◽  
Chloe Gaskell ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Down Syndrome ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Movement Disorder ◽  
Clinical History ◽  
Rhythmic Movement ◽  
Small Sample ◽  
Poor Sleep ◽  
Rhythmic Movements ◽  
Phenotypic Differences ◽  
Rhythmic Movement Disorder

Sleep-related Rhythmic Movement Disorder (RMD) affects around 1% of UK pre-school children. Little is known about RMD in Down syndrome (DS). We aimed to determine: (a) the prevalence of RMD in children with DS aged 1.5–8 years; (b) phenotypic and sleep quality differences between children with DS and RMD and sex- and age-matched DS controls; and (c) night-to-night variability in rhythmic movements (RMs). Parents who previously reported RMs from a DS research registry of 202 children were contacted. If clinical history suggested RMD, home videosomnography (3 nights) was used to confirm RMs and actigraphy (5 nights) was used to assess sleep quality. Phenotype was explored by demographic, strengths and difficulties, Q-CHAT-10/social communication and life events questionnaires. Eight children had confirmed RMD. Minimal and estimated maximal prevalence were 4.10% and 15.38%, respectively. Sleep efficiency was significantly lower in RMD-cases (69.1%) versus controls (85.2%), but there were no other phenotypic differences. There was considerable intra-individual night-to-night variability in RMs. In conclusion, RMD has a high prevalence in children with DS, varies from night to night and is associated with poor sleep quality but, in this small sample, no daytime phenotypic differences were found compared to controls. Children with DS should be screened for RMD, which is amenable to treatment.

Multiple forms of rhythmic movements in an adolescent boy with rhythmic movement disorder

2009 ◽  
Vol 111 (10) ◽  
pp. 896-899 ◽  
Author(s):  
Changjun Su ◽  
Jianting Miao ◽  
Yu Liu ◽  
Rui Liu ◽  
Gesheng Lei ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Movement Disorder ◽  
Rhythmic Movement ◽  
Multiple Forms ◽  
Rhythmic Movements ◽  
Rhythmic Movement Disorder

Modern methods of treating rosacea

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (7) ◽  
pp. 65-71
Author(s):  
O. A. Egorova ◽  
K. A. Novikov
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Manifestations ◽  
Treatment Method ◽  
Current Data ◽  
Trigger Factors ◽  
Laser Technology ◽  
Individual Approach ◽  
Modern Methods ◽  
Methods Of Treatment ◽  
Choice Of Therapy

Presented current data on the etiology of rosacea, the main aspects of pathogenesis, clinical forms of the disease. Reflects trigger factors leading to rosacea, as well as complicating its course. Modern methods of treatment are described, including the use of new safe preparations of ivermectin and brimonidine, providing a good, lasting effect of clinical manifestations of rosacea. The role of laser technology, actively occupying a leading place in the choice of physiotherapeutic treatment method, is noted. The need for an individual approach in the choice of therapy for each patient with rosacea is emphasized.

scholarly journals Rhythmic movement disorder after general anesthesia

2012 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 371 ◽  
Author(s):  
ArneO Budde ◽  
Sonia Vaida ◽  
Megan Freestone-Bernd
Keyword(s):  
General Anesthesia ◽  
Movement Disorder ◽  
Rhythmic Movement ◽  
Rhythmic Movement Disorder

Controlled Sleep Restriction for Rhythmic Movement Disorder

2005 ◽  
Vol 147 (3) ◽  
pp. 393-395 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tamar Etzioni ◽  
Neri Katz ◽  
Eli Hering ◽  
Sarit Ravid ◽  
Giora Pillar
Keyword(s):  
Movement Disorder ◽  
Rhythmic Movement ◽  
Sleep Restriction ◽  
Rhythmic Movement Disorder

Hirayama disease associated with a severe rhythmic movement disorder involving neck flexions

Neurology ◽  
2005 ◽  
Vol 64 (8) ◽  
pp. 1478-1479 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. -Y. Jeannet ◽  
T. Kuntzer ◽  
T. Deonna ◽  
E. Roulet-Perez
Keyword(s):  
Movement Disorder ◽  
Rhythmic Movement ◽  
Hirayama Disease ◽  
Rhythmic Movement Disorder

scholarly journals The role of membrane-destabilizing processes in the pathogenesis and clinical manifestations of perinatal encephalopathy in children

2001 ◽  
Vol 82 (2) ◽  
pp. 137-138
Author(s):  
E. V. Levitina ◽  
G. A. Ivanichev ◽  
M. M. Minnibaev
Keyword(s):  
Nervous System ◽  
Early Diagnosis ◽  
Clinical Manifestations ◽  
Perinatal Period ◽  
Diagnosis And Treatment ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Methods Of Treatment ◽  
All Diseases ◽  
Made In

2/3 of all diseases of the nervous system in children begin to develop in the perinatal period. In recent decades, great strides have been made in perinatal neurology in the development of criteria for early diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Further study of the biochemical foundations of perinatal lesions of the nervous system with the definition of objective markers of the severity of the lesion will reveal new links in its pathogenesis and develop more effective methods of treatment.

Improving Other Sleep-Related Problems

2008 ◽  
pp. 113-122
Author(s):  
V. Mark Durand
Keyword(s):  
Movement Disorder ◽  
Rhythmic Movement ◽  
Teeth Grinding ◽  
Excessive Sleepiness ◽  
Anxiety Depression ◽  
Rhythmic Movement Disorder

Chapter 15 discusses other sleep-related problems, such as sleepwalking, sleeping at the wrong times, excessive sleepiness, and nighttime problems related to anxiety, depression, headaches, rhythmic movement disorder and nighttime teeth grinding (nocturnal bruxism).

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