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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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Night terror
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Night terrors are a sleep disorder in which a person quickly awakens from sleep in a terrified state. Alternative Names Pavor... Read more »
Night terror
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Pavor nocturnus; Sleep terror disorder Symptoms Night terrors are most common during the first third of the night, often between... Read more »
Night terror
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Pavor nocturnus; Sleep terror disorder Treatment In many cases, a child who has a night terror only needs comfort and reassurance.... Read more »
Night terror
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Pavor nocturnus; Sleep terror disorder Prevention Minimizing stress or using coping mechanisms may reduce night terrors. The number of... Read more »
Sleep disorders
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Sleep disorders involve any difficulties related to sleeping, including difficulty falling or staying asleep, falling asleep at inappropriate times,... Read more »
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