Somnambulism : What Is It & Treatments
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Overview
A sleep disorder which involves getting out of bed and walking while in deep sleep stage.
Symptoms
Symptoms include sitting up in bed, walking around and inability to recall sleepwalking after waking up.
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Causes
Somnambulism can result from factors such as stress, fever or underlying conditions such as obstructive sleep apnea.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis includes review of medical history and symptoms.
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Highlights
- Treatments can help manage condition, no known cure
- Can usually be self-diagnosed
- Doesn’t require lab test or imaging
- Can last several months or years
- Common for ages 5-12
- Family history may increase likelihood
Medications
Benzodiazepines: Induces and maintains sleep.
Clonazepam
Therapy
Counseling: Teaches stress reduction techniques, self-hypnosis and relaxation.
Anticipatory awakening: The child is awakened around the usual time of sleepwalking, and is put back to sleep again.
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