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What Is It?
A person who is sleepwalking walks or makes other movements that seem purposeful in a state of partial wakefulness from deep sleep. Contrary to popular belief, sleepwalkers don't act out their dreams. Sleepwalking doesn't take place during the dreaming stage of sleep.
Sleepwalking (also called somnambulism) is common in school-age children. One study estimates that as many as 15% of children ages 5 to 12 years walk in their sleep at least once. Repeated sleepwalking is more common...
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Sleepwalking and children
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
InformationQuestion:Is sleepwalking normal for children?Answer:Sleepwalking is a disturbance in which a person leaves his or her bed and walks... Read more »
Sleep walking
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Sleepwalking is a disorder that occurs when a person walks or does another activity while they are still asleep. Alternative Names ... Read more »
Sleep walking
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Walking during sleep; Somnambulism Symptoms When people sleepwalk, they may sit up and look as though they are awake when they are... Read more »
Sleep walking
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Walking during sleep; Somnambulism Treatment Some people mistakenly believe that a sleepwalker should not be awakened. It is not... Read more »
Sleep walking
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Walking during sleep; Somnambulism Prevention Avoid the use of alcohol or central nervous system depressants if you sleepwalk. ... Read more »
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