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Nightmares: causas, sintomas y tratamiento

Esta guia resume causas frecuentes, senales de alerta y cuando acudir al medico para nightmares.

Que puede causar Nightmares

1Infections and inflammation — bacterial, viral, or autoimmune triggers activate nightmares
2Metabolic disturbances — hormonal imbalances, nutrient deficiencies, or blood sugar changes
3Structural or vascular causes — tissue damage, nerve compression, or circulatory problems
4Psychological factors — stress, anxiety, and depression can produce measurable physical nightmares
5Underlying conditions such as Ptsd frequently present with nightmares as a core feature

!Sudden, severe nightmares that peaks within seconds to minutes
!Nightmares accompanied by chest pain, shortness of breath, or neurological changes
!Onset after trauma, head injury, or toxic exposure
!Progressive worsening over days or weeks without a clear cause
!Nightmares in a high-risk individual (age >65, immunocompromised, or pregnant)

→Nightmares is sudden, severe, or described as 'the worst you've ever experienced'
→Associated symptoms include fever >39°C, vision changes, confusion, or weakness
→Symptoms persist beyond 72 hours or are progressively worsening

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