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Suggest Treatment For Violent Actions During Sleep Walking
I m an R.T., and have just got texted a question out of my related field. Her husband has started sleep walking, and occasionally became violent in his actions. no sleep aids being taken, only one episode with associated alchohol involvement , but otherwise no known history. Suggested specialist to be seen? Or alternative actions to be taken, prior to a more traumatic episode occurs.
Fri, 3 Jul 2020
Hello,
* As per my clinical experience, the sleep walking is sleep cycle disorder of Non REM sleep pattern.
* Though he requires an expert consultation with psychiatrist, following measures will help for primary relief as:
- plenty of liquids
- balanced nutritious diet
- avoid stress and anxiety
- do not consume alcohol, tobacco or any other abuse substances.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel
* As per my clinical experience, the sleep walking is sleep cycle disorder of Non REM sleep pattern.
* Though he requires an expert consultation with psychiatrist, following measures will help for primary relief as:
- plenty of liquids
- balanced nutritious diet
- avoid stress and anxiety
- do not consume alcohol, tobacco or any other abuse substances.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel
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