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How do you stop parasomnia in children?

Most of the time, kids with parasomnias don't need any treatment at all. Scheduling a regular bedtime routine or managing your child's stress can help. Parasomnias usually diminish over time and are rarely a problem by adolescence.

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What are Pediatric Parasomnias?

Parasomnias are disorders that disrupt sleep. Parasomnias are far more common in children than in adults. Most of the time parasomnias only happen occasionally and are nothing to worry about. If your child has frequent parasomnias—or they are negatively impacting his waking life—it may be time to see a doctor.

What are the different types of Pediatric Parasomnias?

Nightmares

Everyone has nightmares sometimes. These vivid, scary dreams are especially common for kids, who often have trouble falling back asleep after waking from one. They are a normal part of childhood development that may begin as early as 18 months of age. Sleepwalking Sleepwalking, or somnambulism, most often occurs in children between the ages of 5 and 12. Aside from nightmares, it is the most well known of the parasomnias. It is more common in boys and usually goes away by adolescence. Contrary to popular belief, it's not dangerous to wake a sleepwalker. Sleep talking Sleep talking, or somniloquy, is a parasomnia in which a child talks during sleep. Like sleepwalking, sleep talking affects more boys than girls. As with the other parasomnias, sleep talking usually doesn't usually last long and often goes away by the early teen years. Sleep terrors Sleep terrors, also known as night terrors, are perhaps the most frightening of the parasomnias. Children with sleep terrors may sweat, scream or sit up in bed during an episode. Sleep terrors are not nightmares. Instead, unlike nightmares, which occur during REM sleep, sleep terrors happen during non-REM sleep. A child waking from a sleep terror usually can't remember why he was afraid. Sleep terrors may last for up to 20 minutes. Fortunately, they are rare and only affect between 1 and 6% of children.

What are the signs and symptoms of Pediatric Parasomnias?

Suddenly waking disoriented and confused (nightmares and sleep terrors)

Performing complex tasks while asleep, such as walking, running or talking

Grinding teeth while sleeping

Sleep paralysis

How are Pediatric Parasomnias diagnosed?

A doctor may perform a physical exam to rule out any other disorders or diseases that may be behind your child's parasomnia. A psychological exam can sometimes identify the reasons for certain parasomnias. A recent U.K. study found that kids who are bullied at school have more nightmares than their peers. Your child's doctor may order a sleep study (polysomnography) as well. During a sleep study, your child will stay overnight in a sleep lab. Doctors will use sensors and cameras to track your child's brain waves, heartbeat and eye movements, among other things. What are the causes of Pediatric Parasomnias? Parasomnias may be genetic, as they often run in families. Some parasomnias can be the result of a brain disorder or caused by other sleep disorders, including sleep apnea or certain medications.

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