Isolated Sleep Paralysis
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Isolated sleep paralysis is an episode in which, upon falling asleep or upon waking, the person feels unable to move or speak for a few moments, although they are conscious.
What is it like? It usually lasts seconds or a few minutes and may be accompanied by a sensation of pressure on the chest or vivid images; the term isolated indicates that it occurs without being part of another sleep disorder.
When is it worth consulting? If the episodes are frequent, cause distress or affect rest, it is worthwhile to evaluate them.
Which specialist treats it? The internist and the pediatrician, depending on age, can guide its workup and rule out other causes. If its frequency worries you, it is advisable to discuss it with a professional who reviews your rest calmly.
Data on 21 doctors who treat isolated sleep paralysis
Which specialist treats isolated sleep paralysis?
Isolated Sleep Paralysis is usually treated by specialists in internist, neurologist, pediatrician, pediatric pulmonologist, neurophysiologist, pediatric neurologist.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in isolated sleep paralysis
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Maritza Tena Medina
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Dr. Daniel Aguirre Fernández
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Dr. Sandra Herrera Rodriguez
Dr. Valeria Gómez Galván
Dr. Andrea Piñeyro V.
Dr. Elisa Barrios Santos
Dr. Esmirna Arlette Pantoja Alcocer
Dr. Jessica Monserrat Bandera Anzaldo
Dr. Carolina Muñoz Perea
Dr. Elideth Paniagua Anduiza
Dr. Valery Fabiola Lerma Torres
Dr. Christian Jonathan Villarreal Vidal
Frequently asked questions
What is isolated sleep paralysis?
Isolated sleep paralysis is an episode in which, upon falling asleep or upon waking, the person feels unable to move or speak for a few moments, although they are conscious.
Which doctor treats isolated sleep paralysis?
Isolated Sleep Paralysis is usually treated by specialists in internist, neurologist, pediatrician, pediatric pulmonologist, neurophysiologist, pediatric neurologist.