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Sleep disturbances in childhood
Sleep disturbances in childhood are common conditions where children have difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep.
Dr. Robert Kwok reviewed this
35 year experience in Pediatrics
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A 45-year old asked:
How aware the parents about the effects of sleep disturbances, and how often do sleep disturbances occur in young children?
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A 29-year old female asked about a male:
What kind of sleep disturbance can cause entire body muscle contraction, arm/leg movement, sweating, and low moaning sound in children?
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A 17-year old female asked:
I've been suffering from nocturnal enuresis since childhood. I sleep very deeply and it is problematic as I"m already 17.Please help!
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A 43-year old asked:
I have these dark circles since childhood. They look really weird, the doc says its because of improper sleep but for years. Why?
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A 69-year old asked:
How can I withdraw from a 3 year habit of taking a 2mg lunesta (eszopiclone) for insomnia i've had since childhood? Past 3 nights, no pill, zero sleep, headaches.
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A 31-year old female asked:
My saliva is mostly brown when I wake up from sleep. It's been occurring since childhood and I am 32 now. Sometimes I think it's because I don't brush before bed. But it still happens after brushing before bed. What could be the cause please?
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A 18-year old male asked:
I am having dark circles under my eyes from childhood.I have no allergies & sleep is also good.how can they disappear?
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A 35-year old female asked:
Every day I wake up and have no energy. I have battled insomnia since childhood, but even if I do get a good night's sleep, I wake up exhausted.
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A 19-year old female asked:
I have ptsd and have nightmares daily about my childhood rape. See counselor regularly, but can't sleep w/o someone with me. What can I do? 17 y/o f
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A 34-year old female asked:
I struggle to breathe when I sleep it feels like someone is putting a lot of pressure on my lungs and I'm suffocating. I've been experiencing this since childhood but it's getting worse now that I'm an adult. Can you please explain why?
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A member asked:
Hi there, since childhood I have had worry/anxiety around bedtime. When my parents were away, I would be awake or wake up during the night until I knew they were back home. Now my partner and I work different schedules with him not coming home until late at night. Im having the same issues with falling and staying asleep until he gets home safely. Are there any recommendations on insomnia directly related to worrying? Any assistance would be helpful. Bedtime Anxiety Affecting Sleep Quality?
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A 23-year old male asked:
I am 23 yeard old and since childhood i feel a very strong sensation of burning in my left foot. I can't sleep because of it.Could it be a neuropathy?
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A 34-year old female asked:
Can sleeping with electric blanket on throughout the night cause childhood leukemia, breast cancer, or other cancers?
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A 64-year old male asked:
I have always had issues with cramp in legs and jaw, even fingers at times. this stems from childhood to present day. Recently if I Take a bath, I cannot sleep once in bed due to severe cramp pain in legs and feet. though the bath was hours pre bed?
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A 50-year old asked:
Should my child sleep with a nightlight?
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A 38-year old asked:
What causes sleep disturbance?
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A 41-year old asked:
Is somnapure effective at treating sleeping disturbances?
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A 33-year old asked:
Is ED related to sleep disturbances?
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A 48-year old asked:
Do you know how to get sleeping pills for children?
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A 41-year old asked:
Cannot sleep. My child has chikungunya. What is that?
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A 33-year old asked:
I have a child who talks in their sleep? What do I do?
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A 26-year old female asked about a female:
What could be some reason why a child is sleep walking?
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A 37-year old asked:
What are the different kinds of sleep apnea in children?
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A member asked:
What is the best OTC sleep med to give a child with adhd?
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A 43-year old female asked:
How can you tell if a child in having seizure in their sleep?
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A 35-year old asked:
Hyperactive child with terrible sleep habits. How do we cope?
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A 34-year old asked:
Can you tell me about central sleep apnea disorder in children?
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A 36-year old asked:
Does body temperature rise during sleep for children or adults?
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A 32-year old asked:
Please help docs! is sleep disturbance a sign of something greater?
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A 48-year old asked:
How safe is liquid melatonin to give a child to help with sleeping?
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