Causes Of Sleepwalking And How To Avoid It

Causes Of Sleepwalking And How To Avoid It    

It Increases The Risk Of Injury To The Patient And To Others    

Sleepwalking, also known as somnambulism, is more common among children than adults. It is estimated that 15% of children between the ages of 4 to 12 will have episodes of sleepwalking. The cause may be because they spend greater time in deep non-REM sleep stages. However, there are other causes, such as genetics, and an irregular sleep schedule, affecting the circadian rhythm, which regulates the sleep-wake cycle. Sleep deprivation, excessive stress, and magnesium deficiency can be other causes. Also, sleepwalking increases the risk of injury to the patient and to others, and they can even have episodes of violence. Check all the causes of somnambulism. Additional details click here.