Diseases

Walking During Sleep

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Sleepwalking, formally known as somnambulism, is a behavior disorder that originates during deep sleep and results in walking or performing other complex behaviors while asleep. It is much more common in children than adults and is more likely to occur if a person is sleep deprived.

SYMPTOMS

Sleeptalking.
Little or no memory of the event.
Difficulty arousing the sleepwalker during an episode.
Inappropriate behavior such as urinating in closets (more common in children)

CAUSES

Sleepwalking is a disorder that causes people to get up and walk while they're asleep. It usually happens when a person is going from the deep stage of sleep to a lighter stage or into the awake state. The sleepwalker can't respond during the event and usually doesn't remember it.