Exploding head syndrome

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Exploding head syndrome is a rare sleep disorder that causes a person to hear loud, sudden noises as they fall asleep or awaken from sleep. These noises, which can range from explosions to loud crashing sounds, are not actually happening in the external environment, but are experienced as occurring within the person's head. The cause of exploding head syndrome is not well understood, but it is thought to be related to changes in the brain during the transition between sleep and wakefulness. The condition is not harmful and does not cause any physical damage, but it can be frightening and disruptive to sleep.

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