Should you wake someone who is sleepwalking?

Sleepwalking is a fairly common sleep disorder worldwide, primarily affecting children, accounting for approximately 29% of cases (especially those aged 10-13, compared to only 1-5% to 4-10% in adults). In Vietnam, it is estimated that between 1% and 15% of the population suffers from sleepwalking, depending on the region and living conditions.

What is sleepwalking?

Sleepwalking occurs when a person wakes up during deep sleep and performs automatic actions such as walking, opening windows, eating, etc. It is a sleep disorder, especially common in children, often related to stress, lack of sleep, or genetics. Usually, the condition resolves on its own; however, in some cases, it persists into adolescence and adulthood. Therefore, sleepwalking can pose a risk of injury due to falls, especially when going up and down stairs.

CONTENT:

• What is sleepwalking?
• Causes of sleepwalking
• What are the symptoms of sleepwalking?
• What should you do if you see someone sleepwalking?
• When should you see a doctor?
• What should be done to prevent and minimize sleepwalking?

Causes of sleepwalking

Firstly, there is a 3-4 times higher risk of genetic predisposition if there is a family history of the condition, or it could be due to psychological stress (stress, anxiety from studies or work), lack of sleep or sleep disorders, especially lack of sleep or sleeping in unfamiliar environments, or medical conditions such as high fever or neurological disorders.

What are the symptoms of sleepwalking?

Sleepwalking typically occurs 1-2 hours after falling asleep, lasting from a few minutes to over 30 minutes. The sleeper suddenly sits up, walks around, talks to themselves, or performs complex actions (such as opening a door) while their eyes are open, but they are actually still in deep sleep and unaware of their actions. This phenomenon usually occurs in the first third of sleep, the deep sleep stage, when brain waves slow down (delta waves), and muscles and heart rate are completely relaxed.

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At this stage, the patient sits up, eyes open but lifeless, face blank, gaze vacant, walks around, gets dressed, or goes outside, and remembers nothing after regaining consciousness. Injuries can occur if the patient walks unsafely, stumbles, or performs dangerous actions.

What should you do if you see someone sleepwalking?

Seeing someone sleepwalking can be quite surprising and worrying; however, it's important to remain calm and not let personal emotions upset or panic the sleepwalker. Don't wake them, as waking someone who is sleepwalking can confuse, panic, and disorient them. Furthermore, since sleepwalkers don't remember what just happened, they may become upset and agitated. The priority is ensuring the person's safety. Therefore, when you see someone sleepwalking, calmly and gently guide them back to bed, ensuring their absolute safety.

For family members, if sleepwalking occurs frequently, is prolonged, poses a danger, or the sleepwalker appears very tired during the day, they should advise or take the patient to a medical facility with the necessary resources for examination and treatment.

When should you see a doctor?

Patients should be taken to see a doctor if they exhibit symptoms such as:

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• Sleepwalking occurs frequently, with increasing frequency.
• Inflicting acts of violence or danger to oneself/others
• It only appears when one is older.
  

What should be done to prevent and minimize sleepwalking?

To prevent sleepwalking, you should:

• Develop a habit of going to bed and waking up at the same time each day, avoiding staying up too late and getting too little sleep for extended periods.
  
• Relax your mind before bed by taking a warm bath, soaking your feet, getting a foot massage, reading a book, listening to music, or talking to people, and avoid prolonged use of electronic devices.
  
• Create a safe, comfortable, and well-ventilated sleeping environment, removing any surrounding objects that could cause the sleepwalker to harm themselves or others.
  

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