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I believe my 3 yo son is havin night terrors. not sure how to treat this? he is combative and delerious during episodes. any tips?

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Benign but scary: Please refer to the following excellent review that i found regarding night terrors. I would not be able to fit it in the answer space otherwise i would have typed it out for you. I found this review to be especially concise and helpful.Pediatrics.About.Com/cs/sleep/a/night_terrors.Htm night terrors are a common sleep problem among children. By some estimates, about 15% of younger children have oc.

Answered 10/12/2013

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Sleep disorder: If your kid does not awaken immediately when you touch him it is a nt.Most events last < 5 min and the kid should be left alone and the kid will not remember.Night terrors are considered a sleep entry disorder, often seen in those with irregular or inconsistent sleep patterns ; reflects an accumulated sleep deficit.Improving the sleep habits ; increasing hours/day of sleep can help this naturally.

Answered 12/9/2013

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