Sundown syndrome
Neurobiological Factors considered to possibly contribute to "sundown syndrome" | degeneration of the suprachiasmatic nucleus decreased melatonin production disruption of circadian rhythms Impaired cholinergic neurotransmission dysregulation of the HPA axis |
Medication that may have a role in development "sundown syndrome" | antipsychotics anticholinergics antidepressants hypnotics |
physological factors considered to possibly contribute to "sundown syndrome" | if the individual is tired or hungry unmet physical or psychological needs temporal changes in body temperature circadian modifications of blood glucose levels circadian changes in blood pressure |
Medical Factors considered to possibly contribute to "sundown syndrome" | sleep disorders sensory deprivation pain mood disorders and fluctuations |
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