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How To Treat The Condition Of Sleepwalking?
Hi,
my 12 year old brother sleep walks about 4 out of 7 days a week and it is usually just talking it doesn't get too violent. However on Sunday he had a football game and hit his head and a few days after, everytime he wakes up he seems normal until all of a sudden he seems to be stuck in his dream and he starts to cry and say things that make no sense but he responds. He knows everyones name. What is wrong with him ?
my 12 year old brother sleep walks about 4 out of 7 days a week and it is usually just talking it doesn't get too violent. However on Sunday he had a football game and hit his head and a few days after, everytime he wakes up he seems normal until all of a sudden he seems to be stuck in his dream and he starts to cry and say things that make no sense but he responds. He knows everyones name. What is wrong with him ?
Mon, 8 Feb 2016
Hi thanks for asking question.
Your child suffering from sleep walking disorder.
Here is some suggestion for you.
Sleep him in a safe place with door closed and locked.
On the door alarm can be put.
Medica treatment necessary if underlying condition present like acid reflux, seizure, restless leg syndrome etc.
Trazodone like drug also helpful.
Anticipatory child can be awakened 10 to 15 minute before usual time of awakening.
Relaxation therapy can be helpful.
I hope my suggestion will help you
Your child suffering from sleep walking disorder.
Here is some suggestion for you.
Sleep him in a safe place with door closed and locked.
On the door alarm can be put.
Medica treatment necessary if underlying condition present like acid reflux, seizure, restless leg syndrome etc.
Trazodone like drug also helpful.
Anticipatory child can be awakened 10 to 15 minute before usual time of awakening.
Relaxation therapy can be helpful.
I hope my suggestion will help you
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