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What Causes Chronic Insomnia In A Child?

I recently received full custody of my three year old because my husband as well as my child tested positive for methamphetamine even though in my three year old it was a low amount like exposure through skin contact from what I understand and since receiving full custody he has had trouble sleeping and has this things where the dragon s will get him if it s dark or left alone for any periods and they ll especially get him if he goes to sleep is this a side effect of the meth?
Fri, 21 Sep 2018
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Hi,

Here are a number of possible causes of insomnia, including:

Stress: Yes, kids, just like adults can suffer from stress. So don't hesitate to show interest in your child's life and build trust so they feel comfortable sharing their worries with you.

Use of caffeine or other stimulants: Remember even some clear sodas and most energy drinks have caffeine. Nicotine and alcohol interfere with sleep as well.

Side effects of certain medications: For example, drugs used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, antidepressants, corticosteroids, and anticonvulsants can cause insomnia.

Medical, psychiatric and other sleep disorders: Uncontrolled nighttime asthma, a stuffy nose from allergies or itchy skin from eczema can get in the way of good sleep. If these conditions are chronic, they may be easily ignored until they flare up. Other medical disorders, including fibromyalgia, muscle cramps, growing pains, heartburn, and thyroid disease can all cause insomnia. Be sure to have your child's physical health examined as a possible cause of insomnia. Sleep disorders such as obstructive sleep apnea (associated with snoring) and restless legs syndrome may interfere with your child’s sleep. Neurodevelopmental disorders, such as autism, mental retardation, and Asperger's syndrome, can also be a cause of insomnia. Finally, psychiatric conditions like depression or bipolar disorder can be associated with poor sleep.

Environmental factors: Noise, heat, cold, and light conditions in the bedroom can interfere with sleep. Positive Methmphetaine test is not a big matter of insomnia, some time the test also comes false positive,
so rule out the other cause also. And go for a proper health check up of child by a pediatric doctor to rule out the cause and to get a proper treatment.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards.

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What Causes Chronic Insomnia In A Child?

Hi, Here are a number of possible causes of insomnia, including: Stress: Yes, kids, just like adults can suffer from stress. So don t hesitate to show interest in your child s life and build trust so they feel comfortable sharing their worries with you. Use of caffeine or other stimulants: Remember even some clear sodas and most energy drinks have caffeine. Nicotine and alcohol interfere with sleep as well. Side effects of certain medications: For example, drugs used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, antidepressants, corticosteroids, and anticonvulsants can cause insomnia. Medical, psychiatric and other sleep disorders: Uncontrolled nighttime asthma, a stuffy nose from allergies or itchy skin from eczema can get in the way of good sleep. If these conditions are chronic, they may be easily ignored until they flare up. Other medical disorders, including fibromyalgia, muscle cramps, growing pains, heartburn, and thyroid disease can all cause insomnia. Be sure to have your child s physical health examined as a possible cause of insomnia. Sleep disorders such as obstructive sleep apnea (associated with snoring) and restless legs syndrome may interfere with your child’s sleep. Neurodevelopmental disorders, such as autism, mental retardation, and Asperger s syndrome, can also be a cause of insomnia. Finally, psychiatric conditions like depression or bipolar disorder can be associated with poor sleep. Environmental factors: Noise, heat, cold, and light conditions in the bedroom can interfere with sleep. Positive Methmphetaine test is not a big matter of insomnia, some time the test also comes false positive, so rule out the other cause also. And go for a proper health check up of child by a pediatric doctor to rule out the cause and to get a proper treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards.