Somnambulism
Health Encyclopedia: Sleep Walking
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 (somnam...
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Expert & Community Posts
The Sleepwalking Defense
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert...of his nighttime behavior. Sleep-sex is a form of somnambulism ( sleepwalking ) and memory loss... Read more »
Lack of Sleep Leads to Sleepwalking
By Florence Cardinal , Health ExpertA study done by researchers at the University of Montreal suggests that sleep deprivation... Read more »
Your Sleep Questions Answered: Part 2
By Allen Blaivas, M.D. , Health Expert...arising from the sleep period. Sleepwalking or somnambulism, sleep talking, confusional... Read more »
Party Update
By Lynne Taetzsch , Health ExpertThree nights before the surprise party I was planning for my daughter’s 40th birthday party, I... Read more »
Sex While Sleeping
By Florence Cardinal , Health ExpertIn March of 2002 I received a press release from Stanford University. It read, in part: "In a... Read more »
Health Guide
Sleep walking
... Alternative Names Walking during sleep; Somnambulism Treatment Some people mistakenly believe that a sleepwalker should not be awakened. Read more »Sleep walking
... Alternative Names Walking during sleep; Somnambulism Prevention Avoid the use of alcohol or central nervous system depressants Read more »Sleep walking
... Alternative Names Walking during sleep; Somnambulism Symptoms When people sleepwalk, they may sit up and look as though they are awake Read more »Sleepwalking and children
Information Question: Is sleepwalking normal for children? Answer: Sleepwalking is a disturbance where a person leaves their bed and walks without being aware of the event. It... Read more »Medications
This medication is used to treat sleeplessness (insomnia). It helps you fall asleep faster so you... Read more »
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Sleep deprivation can identify sleepwalkers
January 06, 2010A small study suggests that sleep deprivation can help diagnose sleepwalking. In a study of 40 people who were thought to be sleepwalkers,... Read summary »
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