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What causes sleepwalking?
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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.
Answered 12/10/2014
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