Question
One night, after watching a 3D movie at the cinema with another child, I started experiencing frequent palpitations. Previous treatment and effectiveness: I took pearl powder and consumed many calming traditional Chinese medicines, but there was no significant effect; I still frequently scream in the middle of the night. Assistance sought: What treatment can make the symptoms disappear?
Answer
Common sleep disorders in children manifest as sudden awakenings from deep sleep, crying out, appearing tense, moving limbs frantically, sweating profusely, and breathing rapidly. Night terrors primarily have two causes. One is due to the child’s incomplete nervous system function, unstable emotions, and limited worldview ability during this period. Encounters with frightening situations during the day, such as hearing thunder, seeing flames, traffic accidents, watching thrilling TV shows before bedtime, or listening to horror stories, can trigger night terrors. The second is due to a deficiency of calcium and vitamins B1 and B6 in children’s bodies, which can also lead to night terrors. This is a common reason for night terrors during infancy.