Question 1

what causes sleepwalking?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say but...: Some potential causes of sleep walking may be:

hereditary (i.e., the condition may run in families)
lack of sleep or fatigue.
interrupted sleep or inefficient sleep (including from disorders like sleep apnea)
illness or fever.
certain medications.
stress, anxiety.
going to bed with full bladder.

Question 2

how can i tell if i am sleepwalking?

Accepted Answer

Sleepwalking: Best guide is your bed partner, or u can videotapethe incident, since sleepwalking occurs early in sleep during early stages, usually between 11 P.M. & 1 A.M.

Question 3

how do you know if you have been sleepwalking?

Accepted Answer

Sleep walk: Best indicator is your bed partner.

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: sleepwalking?

Accepted Answer

Sleepwalking: sleepwalking (somnambulism)= walking or engaging in other actions while still in a sleep state.

Question 5

what are things i can do to stop a child from sleepwalking?

Accepted Answer

Wake him up...: ...About an hour before the usual sleepwalking time, and let him go back to sleep. Works often enough to be worth a try.

Question 6

what are the complications involving sleepwalking in adults? how can it be stopped?

Accepted Answer

See a sleep doctor: Sleep walking is a parasomnia, or disorder which occurs during sleep.  There are a myriad of complications, so it is best discussed with an expert physician who works in this area, as well as approaches to address the issue.

Question 7

why am i sleepwalking ? i never did it at all as a child or teen. in the past 2 years it's happened maybe once every 6 months, but twice this week.

Accepted Answer

Sleepwalking: You may have a medical condition such as GERD, restless legs or other condition medication can be a cause as well. Your anxiety can also be a cause. Make sure you cant hurt yourself at night. Before bedtime, cut out auditory and visual stimuli. Finally, see your doctor to rule out medical problems and a psychotherapist to help you with your anxiety.

Question 8

why can't someone remember sleepwalking?

Accepted Answer

Because they are not: in an awake state while they are sleepwalking.

Question 9

i sleepwalk and am tired of it. what can i do to stop this?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: If your symptoms are that intesnse, you need to see your doctor.  Only he/she can make a correct diagnosis based on a physical examination.

Question 10

what do you advise if i was sleepwalking with a sprained anke?

Accepted Answer

Ice, elevate: Walking on a sprained ankle probably won't cause any significant problems, unless the ankle is severely sprained and grossly unstable.  You may have some increased swelling, for which ice and elevation will probably help.  I assume you have an ankle brace for your sprain - consider wearing it at night if the sleepwalking is a recurrent problem.

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