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Causes Of Pavor Nocturnus In The Elderly
- Difficulty falling asleep
- Difficulty telling the difference between night and day
- Early morning awakening
- Waking up often during the night
Signs and tests
The health care provider will take a history and perform a physical exam to look for medical causes and determine which type of sleep disorder is causing the problem.
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