OVERVIEW: Sleepwalking, also known as somnambulism or noctambulism, is a phenomenon of combined sleep and wakefulness. It is classified as a sleep disorder belonging to the parasomnia family. It occurs during the slow-wave sleep stage, in a state of low consciousness, with the performance of activities that are usually performed during a state of full consciousness.
CAUSES:
- Fatigue or lack of sleep
- Irregular sleeping habits
- Stress or anxiety
- Being in a different sleep environment
- Illness or fever
- Certain medications
- Family history of sleepwalking
SYMPTOMS:
- Sitting up in bed and repeating motions
- Getting up and walking around the house
- Talking or mumbling during sleep
- Not responding when spoken to
- Making clumsy movements
- Urinating in inappropriate places
- Performing routine or repetitive behaviors
TREATMENT: There have been no clinical trials to show that any psychological or pharmacological intervention is effective in preventing sleepwalking episodes. Despite this, a wide range of treatments has been used with sleepwalkers. Here we provide some products without any side
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