Sleepwalking

Sleepwalking is a sleep disorder in which a person performs actions, such as walking or sitting up in bed, while still asleep and without being aware of it. It is more common in childhood and usually occurs during the first hours of the night.

How it presents: movements or walking during sleep, a blank stare, difficulty waking the person, and no memory of it the next day.

Contributing factors: it is linked to lack of sleep, fever, stress, and family history.

Which specialist evaluates it? The general practitioner can provide initial guidance, and when a deeper look is needed, the psychiatrist, the child psychiatrist, or the psychologist gets involved. If episodes are frequent or involve risk, it is worth discussing it with a professional who can evaluate the case.