Sleep is a mandatory requirement for anyone not least for our children. Can restore the function of the body's sleep after a day of activities. Quality sleep is certainly indispensable. Sleep disturbance that occurs in children we will certainly be impacted less well and of course, there is the high price that must be paid. The role of parents is important to know whether the child has a sleep disorder.
Broadly speaking, there are two types of sleep disorders that can occur are disomnia and parasomnias. Disomnia is a primary disorder may include disorders of the amount, quality, or bedtime. Disomnia may include:
Insomnia: sleep cycle disorders such as difficulty to initiate sleep, maintaining sleep or waking up early telralu. In children, insomnia may occur only temporarily, but can also occur bekepanjangan. Insomnia in children can be caused by anxiety, stress, pain or because of mental disorders in children. When insomnia occurs in your child, you can do this:
- Find the causes of stress in children PR darisekolah example there are too many, problems with friends at school, or because of new friends.
- Create a regular schedule that contains the time to rest or relax time.
- But if insomnia persists should immediately contact a doctor
- Hypersomnia: complaints sleepy belebihan visible from sleeping too long
- Snoring and Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
Snoring can be caused due to various problems such as a blockage in the nose, enlarged adenoids or tonsils. Snoring can be no danger but make reduced sleep quality and sleep cycle could change anyway. Sleep cycle disorders can alter mood and energy. Some children who used to sleep snoring can have a serious problem that Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Symptoms of OSA include snoring during sleep periods are periods of stopped breathing with them, be accompanied choke. OSA cause problems because it can cause health problems such as impaired growth and development, learning problems, hyperactivity / ADHD. If your child is suspected OSA it is advisable to see a doctor.
Sleep disorders may be another that is parasomnia. Parasomnias may include:
Sleepwalking
Sleepwalking is rare, and usually occurs more in men than women. Sleepwalking can occur because of the central nervous system or because the child is too tired. Sleepwalking can be very harmful, parents should keep children are not injured during a sleepwalking
Night terrors
Is a situation where the child suddenly wake from sleep with a state of fear, screaming, crying, increased heart rate and pupil dilation. Same with sleepwalking, night terrors associated with the state of the central nervous system is immature. It usually occurs after the age of 18 months and disappeared after the age of 6 years. If your child has this, it is important to ensure that the child's room is safe from objects that could cause injury arise.
Nightmares
a frightening dreams that occur in REM (rapid eye movement) sleep and often occurs in children. nightmare could happen as a result of emotional episodes that can occur every day for example, a fight with a friend at school, problems with school subjects. According to the study, nightmare often occurs at the age of 6 years and with age, the incidence rate will be reduced.
The above are some sleep disorders in children can occur. When you find a peculiarity in the child's bedroom then you should be wary, ask the child what happened to him, causing sleeping menjaditerganggu. But if it is prolonged sleep disorders it is advisable to bring children to the consultant in order to obtain the best solution and that children can get back to sleep quality.
