Description
Sleep Walking is a disease of the Mind.
The sleep disorder which causes people to get up and walk while sleeping is called Sleep Walking.
During Sleep the person goes from various cycles of Sleep like deep stage sleep and light stage sleep. Sleep Walking occurs when a person is shifts from the deep stage of sleep to a lighter stage or into the awake state.
The eyes of the sleepwalker look glassy. He will roam around in the house and will be slow to respond or may not even respond if you ask him something. If you make him sleep again he will not remember the episode.
Sleepwalking is more common in children than adults. It may occur as a result of some underlying disease.
Causes of Sleep Walking
Genetics
Insomnia
Medications
Alcoholism
Sleep Apnea
Panic Attack
Head Injuries
Abnormal Heart Rhythms
If not treated properly, Sleep Walking may cause
Migraine