Definition
Sleepwalking is also known as somnabulisme, is a disorder that causes people to get up and running when she was sleeping. The most commonly occurs in children between the ages of 8 and 12 years. Sleepwalking does not indicate a serious health problem or require treatment.
However, sleepwalking may occur at any age and can cause even dangerous behavior, such as climbing out a window or urinate in the closet or garbage cans.
Sleepwalking is also known as somnabulisme, is a disorder that causes people to get up and running when she was sleeping. The most commonly occurs in children between the ages of 8 and 12 years. Sleepwalking does not indicate a serious health problem or require treatment.
However, sleepwalking may occur at any age and can cause even dangerous behavior, such as climbing out a window or urinate in the closet or garbage cans.
Symptom
Sleepwalking is classified as a parasomnia, a behavior or undesirable experience during sleep. Someone who experience sleepwalking may experience:
Sitting on the bed and opened his eyes
Have expressive eyes glazed or glazed
Roam around the house, maybe open and close doors and turn lights on or off
Perform routine activities, such as dressing or make a snack, even driving a car
Talking or moving awkwardly
Scream, especially if also having nightmares
Difficult awakened when sleepwalking episodes occur
Sleepwalking usually occurs during deep sleep early in the evening, usually one to two hours after falling asleep. People who do not sleepwalking sleepwalking episodes will remember her in the morning. Sleepwalking is common in children and usually gets lost when a teenager due to a decreased amount of deep sleep.
Sleepwalking is classified as a parasomnia, a behavior or undesirable experience during sleep. Someone who experience sleepwalking may experience:
Sitting on the bed and opened his eyes
Have expressive eyes glazed or glazed
Roam around the house, maybe open and close doors and turn lights on or off
Perform routine activities, such as dressing or make a snack, even driving a car
Talking or moving awkwardly
Scream, especially if also having nightmares
Difficult awakened when sleepwalking episodes occur
Sleepwalking usually occurs during deep sleep early in the evening, usually one to two hours after falling asleep. People who do not sleepwalking sleepwalking episodes will remember her in the morning. Sleepwalking is common in children and usually gets lost when a teenager due to a decreased amount of deep sleep.
Many factors can contribute to sleepwalking include:
Lack of sleep
fatigue
stress
worry
fever
Drugs, such as zolpidem (Ambien)
Sleepwalking is sometimes associated with underlying conditions that affect sleep such as: [list] [*] Seizure disorders [*] respiratory disorders, a disorder characterized by abnormal breathing patterns during sleep, the most common is obstructive sleep apnea [*] Restless Leg syndrome (RLS) [*] Migraine [*] Stroke [*] Head injuries or brain swelling [*] Period premenstrual
In other cases, the use of alcohol, illegal drugs or certain medications including some antibiotics, antihistamines, sedatives and sleeping pills can trigger a sleepwalking episode.
Lack of sleep
fatigue
stress
worry
fever
Drugs, such as zolpidem (Ambien)
Sleepwalking is sometimes associated with underlying conditions that affect sleep such as: [list] [*] Seizure disorders [*] respiratory disorders, a disorder characterized by abnormal breathing patterns during sleep, the most common is obstructive sleep apnea [*] Restless Leg syndrome (RLS) [*] Migraine [*] Stroke [*] Head injuries or brain swelling [*] Period premenstrual
In other cases, the use of alcohol, illegal drugs or certain medications including some antibiotics, antihistamines, sedatives and sleeping pills can trigger a sleepwalking episode.
Treatments and drugs
Usually no treatment is required to sleepwalking. If you see your child or another person sleepwalking at home, guide him back to bed gently.
Actually not dangerous if aroused, but can be annoying. He may find himself confused when I woke up not in bed. Treatment for adults can use hypnosis. Although rare, sleepwalking can result from medications, so treatment with medication may be needed.
If sleepwalking leads to excessive daytime sleepiness or pose a risk of serious injury, the doctor may recommend treatment. The use of benzodiazepines or certain antidepressants in the short term can stop sleepwalking episodes. If sleepwalking is associated with medical or mental health condition, treatment directed at the underlying problem.
Usually no treatment is required to sleepwalking. If you see your child or another person sleepwalking at home, guide him back to bed gently.
Actually not dangerous if aroused, but can be annoying. He may find himself confused when I woke up not in bed. Treatment for adults can use hypnosis. Although rare, sleepwalking can result from medications, so treatment with medication may be needed.
If sleepwalking leads to excessive daytime sleepiness or pose a risk of serious injury, the doctor may recommend treatment. The use of benzodiazepines or certain antidepressants in the short term can stop sleepwalking episodes. If sleepwalking is associated with medical or mental health condition, treatment directed at the underlying problem.
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