Kenneth Kee

A Simple Guide to Exploding Head Syndrome, Diagnosis, Treatment and Related Conditions (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

This book describes Exploding Head Syndrome, Diagnosis and Treatment and Related Diseases

This disorder was so interesting that I had to read and write about it.

Exploding head syndrome (EHS) is a form of sleep disorder in which the patient hears a loud sound or explosive crashing sound in the head.

The sound is not real and cannot be heard by someone else.

The episode normally happens suddenly either when the patient is starting to fall asleep or when the patient wakes up during the night.

Together with the loud sound, EHS can happen along with flashes of light and muscle jerks (myoclonic jerks).

Unlike its painful-sounding name, the syndrome is painless.

EHS is a parasomnia, which is an undesired episode that happens while sleeping.

It is also termed episodic cranial sensory shocks.

Exploding head syndrome is a disorder that happens during the sleep.

The most frequent symptom is hearing a loud noise when the patient falls asleep or wakes up.

The actual cause of the sensation in patients is still not known, though speculation of possible sources is minor seizures affecting the temporal lobe or sudden shifts in middle ear components.

Some doctors believe it is a neurological issue while others think it is linked to fear and anxiety.

It could also be linked to the components of the middle ear moving during the night.

People with high stress levels or a history of other sleep disruptions appear to be at a higher risk of having exploding head syndrome.

Other possible causes are stress/anxiety, impairments in calcium signaling and brainstem neuronal dysfunction.

Some current theories about causes are:
1. A brief increase in the activity of the brain's sensory neurons.
2. Damage or dysfunction in the inner ear structures.
3. Abnormal attention processing in the brain during the sleep-wake transition.
4. An aura that happens before a migraine.
5. Side effects from suddenly stopping selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (used for treating depression) or benzodiazepines (used to treat anxiety).

An exploding head syndrome episode normally lasts less than a second.

Signs and symptoms of exploding head syndrome (EHS) are:
1. Feeling frightened or anxious after the episode.
2. Experiencing a sudden muscle jerk at the time of the episode.
3. Having difficulty falling back to sleep.
4. Waking up sweating, having a rapid heartbeat and trouble breathing.

Criteria from the ICSD-3 to help the doctor make the diagnosis are:
1. The patient wakes up suddenly to a loud noise or an explosion in the head.
2. The episode is intense and the patient feels frightened after it
3. The patient does not feel any physical pain during or after the episode.

A polysomnogram measures brain activity during sleep such as the brain waves

Exploding head syndrome normally does not need treatment.

The doctor will assure the patient that this disorder is not dangerous or a sign of any severe disease.

If needed, the doctor may choose to prescribe a medicine used to treat other disorders:
1. The anti-seizure medicine topiramate that influence neurological activity,
2. The heart disease drug (calcium channel blocker) nifedipine,
3. Tricyclic antidepressants such as amitriptyline and
4. A drug for obsessive-compulsive disorder, clomipramine.

One medicine that has been given to treat exploding head syndrome is clomipramine a tricyclic antidepressant

Non-pharmacological treatments such as relaxation, improved sleep hygiene and counseling may also help to relieve symptoms.

TABLE OF CONTENT
Introduction
Chapter 1 Exploding Head Syndrome
Chapter 2 Causes
Chapter 3 Symptoms
Chapter 4 Diagnosis
Chapter 5 Treatment
Chapter 6 Prognosis
Chapter 7 T...

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kenneth Kee
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. April 2022
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781005474904
• Artikelnr.: 75905170

Autorenporträt

Dr. Kenneth Kee is a well-known medical doctor from Singapore who has been practicing medicine since 1972.
He graduated from the University of Singapore and furthered his studies with a Master of Science in Health Management in 1991, followed by a Ph.D. in Healthcare Administration in 1993.
Dr. Kee established Kee Clinic in 1974, located in the Holland Drive area of Singapore. The clinic has been a prominent feature of the community, offering general medical services for 5 decades.
Dr Kee also served his country Singapore as a national service police Inspector at night from 1975 to 1985 while working at his clinic during the day.
He had served as a police guard to the Woodland Petroleum Tanks at night during the Indonesian Confrontation period, took part in police rounds at night in the Beach Road area and taught First aid and emergency resuscitation to Police recruits.
He received the Singapore Police Bicentennial 2020 Medallion on 1st March 2024 as recognition for his work in the Singapore Police.
Even as he grew older, Dr. Kee continued to work actively in his clinic, although he eventually reduced his consultation hours.
Beyond his medical career, Dr. Kee is also an author.
He started writing about medical conditions in 2007, using blogs and other online platforms to share his knowledge with a broader audience.
Over time, he published various books, many of which provide simple and accessible guides to different health conditions.
His works include "A Family Doctor's Tale," "My Personal Singapore History," and numerous medical guides, available through platforms like Amazon.
His books often combine his personal experiences as a family doctor with insights into Singapore's healthcare system and history.
Dr. Kee has written extensively on health topics, contributing to both medical literature and general knowledge resources.

Dr. Kenneth Kee has written numerous books, primarily focused on health education and personal experiences as a family doctor. Some of his notable titles include:
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