Pediatric Insomnia Symptoms and Causes

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What is a common sign of Pediatric Insomnia related to behavior?

  • Resisting going to sleep (correct)
  • Feeling energetic throughout the day
  • Eating a healthy diet
  • Waking up during the night

Which of the following is a medical condition that can cause Pediatric Insomnia?

  • Asthma (correct)
  • Obesity
  • Hypertension
  • Diabetes

What is a sleep disorder that can cause Pediatric Insomnia?

  • Sleep paralysis
  • Sleepwalking
  • Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) (correct)
  • Narcolepsy

Which of the following is a neurodevelopmental disorder that can cause Pediatric Insomnia?

<p>Asperger's syndrome (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a medication that can cause Pediatric Insomnia?

<p>Corticosteroids (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an environmental factor that can cause Pediatric Insomnia?

<p>Loud noises (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Resisting going to sleep is a sign of Pediatric Insomnia.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Waking up early in the morning is not a sign of Pediatric Insomnia.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Difficulty falling asleep is a symptom of Pediatric Insomnia.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Daytime sleepiness is not a symptom of Pediatric Insomnia.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Problems concentrating is a symptom of Pediatric Insomnia.

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Signs and Symptoms of Pediatric Insomnia

  • Behavioral health issues, such as depression, affecting concentration and resembling ADHD
  • Difficulty falling back asleep after waking up during the night
  • Excessive drowsiness or grogginess during the day
  • Resisting sleep or worrying about nighttime
  • Trouble falling asleep
  • Waking up during the night and having difficulty falling back asleep
  • Waking up early, even when it's still dark outside

Causes of Pediatric Insomnia

  • Behavioral health issues, such as bipolar disorder or depression
  • Consumption of caffeine or other stimulants
  • Environmental factors, including extreme temperatures, light, and loud noises
  • Underlying medical conditions, such as allergies, asthma, eczema, fibromyalgia, GERD, growing pains, or thyroid disease
  • Medications, including corticosteroids, and those used to treat ADHD, depression, and convulsions
  • Neurodevelopmental disorders, such as Asperger's syndrome, autism, and mental disabilities
  • Sleep disorders, including obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and restless legs syndrome (RLS)
  • Stress

Pediatric Insomnia: Signs and Symptoms

  • Behavioral health issues, such as depression, may be a sign of pediatric insomnia, and can also manifest as problems with concentration, resembling ADHD.
  • Difficulty falling back asleep once awake is a common symptom of pediatric insomnia.
  • Excessive drowsiness or grogginess during the day is a key indicator of pediatric insomnia.
  • Resisting going to sleep or worrying about nighttime is a behavioral symptom of pediatric insomnia.
  • Trouble falling asleep is a primary symptom of pediatric insomnia.
  • Waking up during the night is a common symptom of pediatric insomnia.
  • Waking up early, while it's still dark out, is another symptom of pediatric insomnia.

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