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1. • • Sleepwalking can be a sign of an underlying medical condition, like: restless leg syndrome (RLS) obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) migraine A doctor may wish to test you for these conditions, which are all treatable. Sleepwalking also has a genetic link.
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     Sleepwalking (Somnambulism): Causes, Treatment & More

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   Why do some people Sleepwalk?

   • Although the prevalence of sleepwalking is significantly higher in children, about 1.5 percent of adults have had a sleepwalking episode beyond their childhood years. Sleepwalking, or somnambulism, can be caused by medications, genetics, or health conditions that disrupt your sleep. Here’s what we know about why some people sleepwalk.

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   Is sleepwalking a disorder?

   • This condition often runs in families, and most people grow out of it. The formal name for sleepwalking is somnambulism, which comes from Latin words that mean “sleep” and “walking.” Experts classify it as a sleep disorder (parasomnia). How common is sleepwalking? About 7% of people sleepwalk at least once in their lifetime.

   Sleepwalking (Somnambulism): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

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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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   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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   When do you start sleepwalking?

   • Although rare, some people may only start sleepwalking in their adult years. Sleep researchers have identified several health conditions, activities, and substances that are known to trigger sleepwalking episodes. It’s also possible that you inherited your tendency to sleepwalk. Sleepwalking sometimes runs in families.

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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 some people sleepwalk. The exact cause of sleepwalking is unknown, but it seems to run in families. You're more likely to sleepwalk if other members of your close family have or had sleepwalking behaviours or night terrors. The following things can trigger sleepwalking or make it worse: not getting enough sleep.

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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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   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.

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   Most common triggers for sleepwalking are sleep deprivation, stress, alcohol and drugs, illness and certain medications. It can also be hereditary. Should you wake a sleepwalker? You should just calmly comfort them and lead the child/adult back to bed. They often just go back to sleep again.

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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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   Sep 29, 2020 · Also known as somnambulism, sleepwalking is one of several parasomnias. This is a term that healthcare professionals use to describe conditions that cause undesired events during sleep. When a...

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   Jul 21, 2020 · Sleepwalking, or somnambulism, can be caused by medications, genetics, or health conditions that disrupt your sleep. Here’s what we know about why some people sleepwalk. What exactly is...