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1. • • People who sleepwalk may: Get out of bed and walk around. Sit up in bed and open their eyes. Have a glazed, glassy-eyed expression. Not respond or talk to others. Be hard to wake up. Be confused for a short time after waking up. Not remember in the morning that they sleepwalked.
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   Is sleepwalking a sleep disorder?

   • Sleepwalking is a common sleep disorder that causes a person to walk and do other activities while asleep and not fully conscious. Sleepwalking, or somnambulism, is a parasomnia—a sleep disorder characterized by unusual behaviors or perceptions during sleep.

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   What is sleepwalking (somnambulism)?

   • Sleepwalking (somnambulism) is when a person behaves as if awake while in a deep sleep. They might walk, talk, or perform routine activities all while sound asleep. Sleepwalking can happen due to stress, sleep deprivation, certain health conditions, and medications.

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   What is sleepwalking?

   • Sleepwalking is a type of sleep disorder known as a parasomnia. Parasomnias are abnormal behavior during sleep. In fact, parasomnias straddle a border between sleep and wakefulness , which is why the actions that occur during parasomnia episodes are abnormal.

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   Is sleepwalking a serious problem?

   • Sleepwalking, also known as somnambulism, is when people get up and walk around while asleep. It's more common in children than adults. Children usually outgrow sleepwalking by the teen years. Sleepwalking that happens once in a while often isn't a serious problem and doesn't need treatment.

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   Why do people walk in their sleep?

   • Medical conditions also can cause people to walk in their sleep. If people in your household sleepwalk, it's important to take steps to help prevent them from getting injured while sleepwalking. Sleepwalking usually occurs early in the night — often 1 to 2 hours after falling asleep. It isn't likely to happen during naps, but it is possible.

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   Are Sleepwalkers more likely to sleepwalk?

   • Children of sleepwalkers are more likely to sleepwalk, too. If one parent has a history of sleepwalking, their child has a 47% chance of also doing it. That goes up to 62% if both parents have a history of sleepwalking. Research also links a specific gene mutation, HLA-DQB1*05, to a higher risk of sleepwalking in people who are white.

   Sleepwalking (Somnambulism): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

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   Sleepwalking is when someone walks or carries out complex activities while not fully awake. It usually happens during a period of deep sleep. This peaks during the early part of the night, so sleepwalking tends to happen in the first few hours after falling asleep. Sleepwalking can start at any age but is more common in children.

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   Mar 7, 2024 · Sleepwalking, or somnambulism, is a parasomnia—a sleep disorder characterized by unusual behaviors or perceptions during sleep. Possible sleepwalking activities include walking, playing ...

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   Jul 23, 2024 · Sleepwalking (somnambulism) is when a person behaves as if awake while in a deep sleep. They might walk, talk, or perform routine activities all while sound asleep. Sleepwalking can happen due to stress, sleep deprivation, certain health conditions, and medications.

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   Apr 5, 2024 · Sleepwalking, formally known as somnambulism, is a behavior disorder that originates during deep sleep and results in walking or performing other complex behaviors while still mostly asleep.

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   Jun 4, 2024 · Sleepwalking, also known as somnambulism, is when people get up and walk around while asleep. It's more common in children than adults. Children usually outgrow sleepwalking by the teen years. Sleepwalking that happens once in a while often isn't a serious problem and doesn't need treatment.

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   Sleepwalking is when someone walks or carries out complex activities while not fully awake. It is a sleep disorder that occurs in deep sleep and tends to happen in the first few hours after falling asleep. It affects both children and adults– though it is more common in children.

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   Oct 13, 2023 · Sleepwalking, formally known as somnambulism, causes a sleeping person to walk around or do things that should only happen when awake. It’s not usually serious, and preventive measures can keep it from causing injuries.