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Somnambulism Rem Sleep Behavior Disorder
Sleepwalking is a disorder that occurs when a person walks or does another activity while they are still asleep.
Alternative Names
Walking during sleep; Somnambulism
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
The normal sleep cycle has distinct stages, from light
Each night people go through several cycles of non-REM and REM sleep. Sleepwalking...
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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 »
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
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Sleep disorders
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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