Horrible! A man sleepwalked and jumped out of the window on the 7th floor! The "culprit" of sleepwalking may be...

Expert of this article: Xue Shimin, deputy chief physician of respiratory department, Yulin Second Hospital

When we sleep

There are always some things that you can't control.

For example, sleep talking, snoring, dreaming, etc.

besides

There may also be some

Weird behavior

For example, sleepwalking

Two days ago

A man in Chongqing sleepwalked and jumped out of the window of the 7th floor

After waking up, I found myself trapped under the awning on the 5th floor.

Rescued by firefighters

Only then did he escape successfully

As soon as the news came out

Attracting a lot of attention

So how does sleepwalking occur?

Do you need treatment?

How to prevent it?

Come and see

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How does sleepwalking occur?

Sleepwalking occurs during deep sleep, when human brain waves are least active and people usually do not dream. Sleepwalking is medically called sleepwalking.

The mechanism of sleepwalking is still unclear. Studies have shown that sleepwalking is related to arousal disorders. During the attack, the patient's EEG is between non-rapid eye movement sleep and full wakefulness, so the consciousness is neither fully awake nor fully asleep.

1. Fever, overwork, staying up late, emotional stress or sleep deprivation caused by illness or drinking caffeinated beverages can all induce sleepwalking;

2. Hyperthyroidism, migraine, brain injury, stroke, encephalitis, etc. may also trigger sleepwalking;

3. Genetic factors have an important influence on the occurrence of sleepwalking. Several studies have shown that sleepwalking is a familial occurrence.

4. Children’s central nervous system and brain regulatory functions are immature, so they are also prone to sleepwalking.

Many people say that sleepwalking in adults is often related to mental conditions. Is this true? Read on...

Is sleepwalking in adults mostly related to mental conditions?

Sleepwalking in adults is a pathological behavior and is often aggressive. Sleepwalking in adults is often related to schizophrenia, personal mental and psychological reasons, etc.

Most sleepwalking occurs in childhood, usually between the ages of 4 and 8. This may be due to the incomplete development of the children's central nervous system and the incomplete maturity of their regulatory functions, which affect the quality of sleep and thus induce sleepwalking. As the age increases, the phenomenon of sleepwalking will gradually decrease or even disappear.

If parents suffer from sleepwalking, there is a high chance that their children will inherit the symptom. In addition, sadness or excessive psychological stimulation may also stimulate sleepwalking. If a child is subjected to strong stimulation and leaves psychological trauma, sleepwalking may continue into adulthood.

What should you do if you find someone sleepwalking?

Generally speaking, it is effective to wake the patient up at the time when a sleepwalking episode is expected.

Although the probability of injury caused by sleepwalking is not high, accidents may still occur. Safety precautions should be taken to prevent the person from hurting himself while sleepwalking, and dangerous objects should be kept away from him as much as possible to reduce the possibility of injury.

Does sleepwalking require treatment?

Sleepwalking generally does not require treatment unless it is caused by organic brain disease. If it occurs frequently and causes pain or the movements are potentially dangerous, you should go to the hospital in time for early diagnosis and treatment.

How to prevent sleepwalking?

1. Lack of sleep, excessive fatigue, excessive stress, fear, anxiety, etc. can easily aggravate sleepwalking and need to be eliminated;

2. Going to the toilet to urinate before going to bed and avoiding drinking can also reduce the occurrence of sleepwalking;

3. Psychological and behavioral therapy can be tried in young patients, and the effect will be better when combined with medication, but it is ineffective for elderly patients.

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