Somnambulism

GPTKB entity

Statements (35)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Sleep disorder
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Sleepwalking
gptkbp:canBeDangerous Yes
gptkbp:characterizedBy Performing complex behaviors while asleep
Walking during sleep
gptkbp:complication gptkb:trauma
Fatigue
Confusion upon awakening
gptkbp:diagnosedBy gptkb:Polysomnography
Clinical evaluation
gptkbp:DSM-5_code gptkb:Non-REM_sleep_arousal_disorder
gptkbp:firstDescribed 18th century
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Somnambulism
gptkbp:ICD-10_code F51.3
gptkbp:legalImplication May be used as a defense in criminal cases
gptkbp:notableCase gptkb:Kenneth_Parks
gptkbp:occurredIn Night terrors
Confusional arousals
Sleep talking
Non-REM sleep
gptkbp:prevalence More common in children
gptkbp:riskFactor Stress
Family history
Sleep deprivation
Certain medications
gptkbp:symptom Sleep disorder
gptkbp:treatment Improved sleep hygiene
Addressing underlying causes
Medication (in severe cases)
gptkbp:triggeredBy gptkb:Restless_legs_syndrome
Fever
Alcohol consumption
Sleep apnea
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Sleepwalking
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6