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Sleepwalking Disorder

Sleepwalking Disorder. By: Saam Issa. Intro. Sleeping problem that causes people to get up and walk while sleeping Occurs in deep stages of sleep Unable to respond while sleepwalking Does not remember sleepwalking. Symptoms. Range from quiet walking to running

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Sleepwalking Disorder

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  1. Sleepwalking Disorder By: SaamIssa

  2. Intro • Sleeping problem that causes people to get up and walk while sleeping • Occurs in deep stages of sleep • Unable to respond while sleepwalking • Does not remember sleepwalking

  3. Symptoms • Range from quiet walking to running • Eyes are open with a glassy blank look • Responses are slow or absent •  If person returned to bed without awakening, they usually does not remember the event

  4. Causes • Different factors may be involved in the development of sleepwalking • Genetics (occurs more frequently in identical twins) • Environmental (sleep deprivation, stress, alcohol) • Medical conditions (abnormal heart rhythms, fever, nighttime seizures)

  5. Treatment • Drugs that can be prescribed for sleepwalkers • Such as a low dose of benzodiazepines • Clonazepam • Tricyclic antidepressants

  6. Resources & Support • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleepwalking • http://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/guide/sleepwalking-causes • http://www.minddisorders.com/Py-Z/Sleepwalking-disorder.html#b

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