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   Is there a treatment for sleepwalking?

   • There's no specific treatment for sleepwalking, but it generally helps to try to get enough sleep and have a regular and relaxing routine before bedtime. You may find the following advice helpful: Read about sleep and young children. Medicine is not usually used to treat sleepwalking.

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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.

   Sleepwalking: Types, Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment - Health

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   Is sleepwalking a sign of a serious problem?

   • There is no specific treatment but for many, improving sleep hygiene can help to eliminate the problem, as can creating a sleep friendly bedroom. Sleepwalking is rarely a sign of anything serious but if you have any concerns, consider seeing your GP. Sleepwalking is when someone walks or carries out complex activities while not fully awake.

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   Can sleep deprivation cause sleepwalking?

   • Sleep deprivation can lead to sleepwalking, for example. If someone is finally able to get some sleep, they might be more likely to fall into a deep sleep. The risk of night-time awakenings can increase with factors such as having a temperature, sleep apnoea, gastric reflux, or drinking excess alcohol.

   What causes sleepwalking and how can you stop? - Patient

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   How do I stop sleepwalking?

   • Treating the disorders causing arousal from sleep: Treating conditions like obstructive sleep apnea can reduce disordered arousals in people who sleepwalk. Mental health therapy (psychotherapy): Seeing a mental health provider can help reduce anxiety, stress and other factors that may contribute to sleepwalking episodes.

   Sleepwalking (Somnambulism): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

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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.

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   There's no specific treatment for sleepwalking, but it generally helps to try to get enough sleep and have a regular and relaxing routine before bedtime. You may find the following advice helpful: try to go to bed at a similar time each night

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   Jun 4, 2024 · Treatment may include: Treating any underlying condition, if the sleepwalking is related to not getting enough sleep or an underlying sleep disorder or medical condition. Adjusting medicine, if it's thought that the sleepwalking is due to a drug.

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   Apr 24, 2022 · Sleepwalking can affect all aspects of someone's life, from their energy levels to their relationships. It is thought that sleepwalking is more common in children, but adults can and do suffer. However, sleepwalking can be managed.

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   Oct 13, 2023 · Make enough time for sleep and avoid sleep deprivation if possible. Avoid alcohol, caffeine or other things that might affect sleep quality. Manage your stress and anxiety. Get evaluated for common sleep disorders that might aggravate sleepwalking, like obstructive sleep apnea.

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   Mar 30, 2024 · Can sleepwalking be treated? WebMD tells you about options such as medication, lifestyle, and relaxation techniques.

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   Mar 7, 2024 · Many techniques can help manage and prevent sleepwalking episodes. For example: Reduce stress and anxiety: Identifying and managing triggers can promote more restful sleep.

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   There is no specific treatment but for many, improving sleep hygiene can help to eliminate the problem, as can creating a sleep friendly bedroom. Sleepwalking is rarely a sign of anything serious but if you have any concerns, consider seeing your GP.