Question
My child cries out at night, sometimes talking to themselves. They wander around in bed while using the bathroom. They don’t know how to get out of bed but know where the bathroom is. They flush the toilet. They walk around in the living room a few times and then go back to take a nap. By the third day, or when they are awake and asked about it, they have no recollection.
Answer
There are many reasons for these symptoms, some related to mental and psychological factors, which need to rule out somnambulism, a type of sleep disorder. Others are related to physical factors. For instance, poor constitution, lack of activity, and the need to rule out certain physical diseases, such as anemia. It is recommended to maintain a calm attitude, strengthen physical fitness, develop good sleep habits, and seek medical attention promptly if the condition is severe.