Brain and brain waves during deep sleep, as depicted by a computer illustration. Exploding head syndrome is characterized by a loud boom heard just as one drifts off to sleep.

The causes of exploding head syndrome are unknown, although interestingly it does seem to affect women more so than men (a female to male ratio of 1.5:1 has been reported with median age of onset ...

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Exploding head syndrome is only one of many bizarre medical mysteries. In the gallery above, we explore some of the weirder medical conditions and disorders out there.

This is a reality for some people in the world suffering from Exploding Head Syndrome. Read on to know more. Written by: Areeba Shakeb Updated at: Feb 27, 2025 08:15 IST ...

2. Feeling like your head is 'exploding' The clue for another key sign that you might be experiencing EHS comes in the name - "a sense of an explosion inside the head", according to Dr Denis.

Other common sounds associated with exploding head syndrome: fireworks, an exploding bomb, gunshot, cymbals crashing, a lightning strike. And it might not just be a loud noise.

The causes of exploding head syndrome are unknown, although interestingly it does seem to affect women more so than men (a female to male ratio of 1.5:1 has been reported with median age of onset ...