Question
My son is 5 years old and has always had a problem with sleeping. He doesn’t go to bed before 10 PM, and his teacher at school also said that he rarely takes naps. What could be the cause of this, and is there anything that can be done?
Answer
It could be due to stomach discomfort or possibly excessive nervous excitement. Guidance: If the child has a thick tongue coating, accompanied by symptoms like vomiting, bloating, and poor bowel movements, it may indicate digestive problems causing stomach discomfort. In such cases, it’s advisable to give the child some digestive medicine. If the child has an abnormal birth history, such as asphyxia, preterm birth, meconium stained amniotic fluid, or umbilical cord around the neck, it may suggest brain hypoxia leading to excessive nervous excitement, which requires immediate medical attention. If the child has no abnormal birth history, it may be worth considering a calcium deficiency. In this case, it is appropriate to provide the child with adequate calcium and vitamin D supplements.