Sleepwalking and Talking for Parents
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SLEEP Children have sleep needs depending on their stage of development. For example, younger children (two years old) need more sleep than teenagers. However, what happens when the child sleepwalks? According to some statistics, 10% of children sleepwalk or suffer from sleepwalking episodes.
Sleepwalking is a relatively common sleep disorder in childhood. It usually appears around the age of four, with a peak prevalence at 12 years of age, and then disappears naturally. These episodes can start in the early hours of the night with a duration that can reach half an hour.
Behavior
During sleepwalking episodes, the child is asleep but behaves as if awake. A sleepwalking child may sit in bed, wander around the house, and do various activities, including talking. This disorder is not severe; however, you should pay attention to it.
CAUSES
Problems falling asleep related to health issues: (colic, gastroesophageal reflux, and otitis media) Stress-generated anxiety disorders Childhood depression is very today
Circadian rhythm disorder (wake-sleep rhythm that regulates rest). Use of substances such as caffeine or drugs Family history (this cause is not fully proven) Illness: if your child has a fever, it affects sleep, causing nightmares or intense dreams that lead him to talk.
WHAT TO DO?
If you suspect a child experiences a stroke, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. Then, a doctor will talk with you and examine your child. Among the tests and examinations that the health professional will perform are the following: Computed tomography (CT) scan or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) avBlood tests to look for bleeding or clotting problems, infections, or blood conditions.
CALL YOUR TRUSTED PROFESSIONALS
Lock the doors and lock the windows. Remove furniture or dangerous objects from the room. Avoid sleeping in bunk beds or high beds. Use non-breakable glass in windows. Use alarms to warn when the child leaves the room. Promote good sleep hygiene in your child. Do not take away his naps if he does them regularly. Also, avoid going to bed with a full bladder.
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