Diseases and Conditions
Sleep terrors (night terrors)
Overview
Symptoms
Causes
Risk factors
Complications
Diagnosis
Treatment
Lifestyle and home remedies
Preparing for an appointment
Complications
Some complications that may result from experiencing sleep terrors include:
- Excessive daytime sleepiness, which can lead to difficulties at school or work, or problems with everyday tasks
- Disturbed sleep
- Embarrassment about the sleep terrors or problems with relationships
- Injury to oneself or rarely to someone nearby
