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Why would it be dangerous to wake up a sleepwalker?
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Sleepwalking: During the episode of sleepwalking you will be in deep sleep while walking and you might injure yourself, therefore safe enviroment around the bed, bedroom is very important, sometime we consider medicine treatment if you have frequent episodes with potential injury.
Answered 3/13/2015
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