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risks of sleepwalking in children

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What is sleepwalking? Sleepwalking episodes occur during deep sleep. In this, the child might get out of bed and start walking as he does when awake, but will not respond to anything happening around. It is quite common among kids, nearly 7-15% of kids sleepwalk , and it is not usually a sign of anything serious psychologically or emotionally. Children who fall under the age of 4-12 years are more likely to sleepwalk; both girls, as well as boys, sleepwalk. When it happens? It usually happens in the first few hours of the night. During sleepwalk episodes, the child’s mind is asleep but his body is awake. Signs of sleepwalking Here are the signs that tell your kid is sleepwalking. ·          Move about in his/her bed ·            Sleep talking ·          Try to make a conversation, which doe...

What you know about Sleep Apnea?

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Sleep apnea is common but can be deadly. It is a serious sleep disorder that occurs when the process of breathing is interrupted while a person is sleeping. People with sleep apnea repeatedly stop breathing during their sleep, may be around hundreds of times. The episodes of sleep apnea occur when there is a lack of oxygen supply to the brain and the rest of the body. Find the nearest diagnostic centers in Bangalore with Cureplus .  Sleep apnea is generally of two types: ·          Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA): This type of sleep apnea is more common among people. It usually caused by a hindrance in breathing due to blockage in the air passage, when the soft tissue in the back of the throat collapses while sleeping. ·          Central sleep apnea: In this type, there is no blockage in the air way, but here the brain fails to send a signal to the muscles to breathe, because ...