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What is a common sign of Pediatric Insomnia related to behavior?
What is a common sign of Pediatric Insomnia related to behavior?
Which of the following is a medical condition that can cause Pediatric Insomnia?
Which of the following is a medical condition that can cause Pediatric Insomnia?
What is a sleep disorder that can cause Pediatric Insomnia?
What is a sleep disorder that can cause Pediatric Insomnia?
Which of the following is a neurodevelopmental disorder that can cause Pediatric Insomnia?
Which of the following is a neurodevelopmental disorder that can cause Pediatric Insomnia?
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What is a medication that can cause Pediatric Insomnia?
What is a medication that can cause Pediatric Insomnia?
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What is an environmental factor that can cause Pediatric Insomnia?
What is an environmental factor that can cause Pediatric Insomnia?
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Resisting going to sleep is a sign of Pediatric Insomnia.
Resisting going to sleep is a sign of Pediatric Insomnia.
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Waking up early in the morning is not a sign of Pediatric Insomnia.
Waking up early in the morning is not a sign of Pediatric Insomnia.
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Difficulty falling asleep is a symptom of Pediatric Insomnia.
Difficulty falling asleep is a symptom of Pediatric Insomnia.
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Daytime sleepiness is not a symptom of Pediatric Insomnia.
Daytime sleepiness is not a symptom of Pediatric Insomnia.
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Problems concentrating is a symptom of Pediatric Insomnia.
Problems concentrating is a symptom of Pediatric Insomnia.
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Study Notes
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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Identify the common signs and causes of pediatric insomnia, including behavioral health issues, trouble falling asleep, and excessive drowsiness. Understand the key indicators and factors contributing to insomnia in children.
