Sleepwalking
Also called: somnambulism
The act of getting up and walking around while asleep.
- Treatment can help, but this condition can't be cured
- Usually self-diagnosable
- Lab tests or imaging not required
Sleepwalking is most common in children, who usually outgrow it by their teens.
Very common: More than 3 million US cases per year
Consult a doctor for medical advice
Sources: Mayo Clinic and others. Learn more
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