{"id":332,"date":"2018-04-09T12:16:03","date_gmt":"2018-04-09T12:16:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wakefit.co\/blog\/?p=332"},"modified":"2021-09-29T06:04:21","modified_gmt":"2021-09-29T06:04:21","slug":"sleepwalking-symptoms-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wakefit.co\/blog\/sleepwalking-symptoms-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Dealing with Sleepwalking Disorder: From Symptoms to Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also known as \u201csomnambulism\u201d, sleepwalking is Parasomnia, a condition in which undesired instances take place when an affected person is asleep. A <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sleepwalking disorder<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> causes people to get up and walk while still sleeping. In most cases, it happens when they go from the deep stage of sleep to a lighter stage, or into the awake state. When a person sleepwalks, they cannot respond and will usually not remember the event. They may even talk at times, without making any sense. Although adults can sleepwalk too, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sleepwalking disorder<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> among children occurs more commonly, typically among those between the ages of 4 and 8.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wakefit.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/sleep-walking-300x150.jpg\" alt=\"sleepwalking disorder\" class=\"wp-image-333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wakefit.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/sleep-walking-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wakefit.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/sleep-walking-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wakefit.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/sleep-walking-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wakefit.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/sleep-walking.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sleepwalking Causes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a number of factors that can cause sleepwalking in adults and children alike. Firstly, genetic factors may cause the disorder. It has been found that it is ten times more likely for a person to sleepwalk if they have a first-degree relative with a history of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">walking in their sleep, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This means that if you have a parent or a sibling who sleepwalks, your chances of experiencing a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;sleepwalking disorder<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is ten times higher compared to someone from a family without sleepwalkers. It is also more likely for identical twins to sleepwalk.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A person might also sleepwalk if they are:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facing <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wakefit.co\/blog\/sleep-deprivation-weak-immunity-connected\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleep deprivation<\/span><\/a><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drunk<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stressed<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wakefit.co\/blog\/irregular-sleep-schedules-can-affect-heart\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sleep schedule<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that is chaotic<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking drugs like:<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stimulants \u2013 which boost activity<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sedative-hypnotics \u2013 which promote sleep or relaxation<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Antihistamines \u2013 which treat symptoms of allergies<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neuroleptics \u2013 which are prescribed to treat psychosis<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Physiological Factors that Are&nbsp; Linked to Sleepwalking Disorder<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fever<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arrhythmia<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heartburn or acid reflux<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conditions like menstruation and pregnancy<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nighttime seizures<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nighttime asthma<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Restless leg syndrome<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obstructive sleep apnea \u2013 this is a condition in which a person stops breathing for a brief moment while sleeping<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The depth and length of slow-wave sleep \u2013 stages III and IV of non-REM sleep. Younger children experience these stages more commonly, and thus, may explain the age differences in how frequently <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sleepwalking<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> occurs<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleepwalking causes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may include certain psychiatric disorders, e.g., panic attacks, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychiatry.org\/patients-families\/ptsd\/what-is-ptsd#:~:text=Posttraumatic%20stress%20disorder%20(PTSD)%20is,sexual%20violence%20or%20serious%20injury.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">post-traumatic stress disorder<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (PTSD), or dissociative states, like multiple personality disorder.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sleepwalking Symptoms<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some examples of symptoms of sleepwalking include \u2013<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Episodes of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sleepwalking<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> range from walking around a room quietly to running agitatedly or attempting to \u201cescape\u201d from a threat that the person imagined or dreamed of. The person who is <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">walking in their sleep, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;may have a dazed and clumsy appearance in their behavior.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Typically, a sleepwalker has their eyes open with a staring, glassy appearance as they quietly walk around the house. However, they do not walk with their arms extended in front of them as you often see in the movies and\/or TV shows.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you question a person who is <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">walking in their sleep, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">they will respond slowly with simple thoughts or may not respond at all. Their responses may also contain phraseology that does not make any sense. If the sleepwalker returns to bed without waking up, they usually have no memory of the event.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Older children, who may awaken more easily when an episode ends, are often embarrassed by the behavior, especially if it was an inappropriate one. In some cases, children perform certain actions repeatedly, like straightening their pajamas instead of walking. Some children may also wet their beds.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to some studies, children with a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sleepwalking disorder <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">may have slept more restlessly between the ages of 4 and 5, and also more restless with awakenings that occur more frequently during the first year of life.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sleepwalking Treatment<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For children, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sleepwalking treatmen<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">t is usually not required as the problem tends to go away on its own as they become teenagers.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walking in your sleep can<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> be linked to an underlying medical condition, such as obstructive <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wakefit.co\/blog\/sleep-apnea-disorder-can-prevented\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sleep apnea<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (OSA), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), seizures, or restless leg syndrome (repetitive leg movements). The underlying medical condition needs to be treated to prevent a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sleepwalking disorder.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It may be necessary for the person to take medications for treating the disorder in the following situations:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When continued behaviors are resulting in family disruption significantly or excessive daytime sleepiness;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When there is a real possibility for injury;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When other measures have proven to be ineffective<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certain medications like<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/262809\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> benzodiazepines<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or tricyclic antidepressants have been shown to be helpful in treating <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sleepwalking.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Additionally, clonazepam is usually effective when taken in low doses before going to bed and continued for 3 to 6 weeks. You can often discontinue medication after 3 to 5 weeks without the symptoms recurring. The frequency <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">of this disorder episodes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> occasionally increases for a brief period of time after you discontinue the medication you were prescribed.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you, someone you know, or your child sleepwalks, it is usually not necessary to seek medical attention. However, you should discuss the issue with your healthcare provider if <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sleepwalking <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is frequent or persistent, comes with other symptoms, or includes potentially dangerous activities, such as driving. You should visit your doctor if you have a history of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">walking in your sleep, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or strange behavior while taking any medications for insomnia.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sleepwalking Prevention<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are multiple factors that can possibly trigger a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sleepwalking disorder <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">such as lack of sleep, stress, unhealthy, medication diet&nbsp; hence making a few changes to your lifestyle can reduce the risk of experiencing a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sleepwalking disorder.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure you are getting adequate sleep&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Invest in comfortable <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wakefit.co\/mattress\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bedding and mattress<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid more than one nap during the day<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Observe your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sleepwalking symptoms <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and pattern<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure that your room temperature and lighting are ideal for sleeping<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Establish a relaxing bedtime routine&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meditate before bed&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid alcohol and limit caffeine<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Workout regularly&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check your medications with your doctor&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therapy or counseling&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>FAQS<b><br><\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Is a sleepwalking disorder curable?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This depends on how often you are <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">walking in your sleep. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Occasional sleepwalking does not usually require any treatment. However, if you are doing this often and can potentially get injured, a diagnosis and treatment is required. Children that sleepwalk do not necessarily sleep walk in their teen or adult years.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. What should you do when someone is walking in their sleep?<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure they are safe<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shut all doors and windows<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remove sharp or dangerous objects nearby&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use an alarm that is activated when they walk&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slowly and calmly redirect them towards their bed&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reassure them that they are okay<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Can you start sleepwalking in adulthood?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kids who sleepwalk may or may not continue to do so when they grow up. Although a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sleepwalking disorder<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> most commonly begins in childhood, it can also start in adulthood. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleepwalking causes <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and symptoms may differ, but the condition is the same.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Are there any dangers of sleepwalking?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sleepwalking disorder<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is sometimes little or no harm, however that can differ from person to person. Some of the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dangers of sleepwalking <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">include:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heavy injury&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Self harm&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hazardous activities&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Endanger other people in the house&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You can buy the mattress here:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wakefit.co\/\">https:\/\/www.wakefit.co\/<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact Us @ <a href=\"http:\/\/+91 9883333123\" target=\"_blank\">+91 9883333123<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"Is a sleepwalking disorder curable?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"This depends on how often you are walking in your sleep. 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In most cases, it happens when they go from the deep stage of sleep to a lighter stage, or into the awake state. When a person sleepwalks, they cannot respond and will usually not remember the event. They may even talk at times, without making any sense. Although adults can sleepwalk too, sleepwalking disorder among children occurs more commonly, typically among those between the ages of 4 and 8. Sleepwalking Causes There are a number of factors that can cause sleepwalking in adults and children alike. Firstly, genetic factors may cause the disorder. 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