Chapter 5 - Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99)»Behavioral syndromes associated with physiological disturbances and physical factors (F50-F59)»Sleepwalking [somnambulism] (F51.3)
F51.3
Sleepwalking [somnambulism]
Related indications (MeSH) (1)
A parasomnia characterized by a partial arousal that occurs during stage IV of non-REM sleep. Affected individuals exhibit semipurposeful behaviors such as ambulation and are difficult to fully awaken. Children are primarily affected, with a peak age range of 4-6 years.