Night terrors also known as sleep terrors are episodes of intense fear, flailing and screaming while the person is sleeping. They are also paired with sleep walking. It is also a sleep disorder in which a person quickly wakes from sleep in a terrified state. Sleepwalking and night terrors are considered a parasomnia, and are a undesired occurrence during sleep. Night terrors are more common in children but they can also affect adults. When an episode occurs it usually lasts from a few seconds to a few minutes, but could last longer.
Night terrors are relatively rare and affect only a small percentage of children. Often affects children between the ages of 4 thru 12 and sometimes adults. The problem usually disappears during childhood.
Night terrors are relatively rare and affect only a small percentage of children. Often affects children between the ages of 4 thru 12 and sometimes adults. The problem usually disappears during childhood.