Pediatric Insomnia Symptoms and Causes

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.