Patient's question:
My son is 5 years old. He has never liked to sleep. At least not after 10 p.m. His teacher at school also says he basically never takes a nap. What could be the reason for this? Is there any solution?Doctor's answer:
It could be caused by stomach discomfort or high nervous excitability.Advice: If the child has thick tongue coating, accompanied by vomiting, bloating, poor bowel movements, etc., it may indicate indigestion causing stomach discomfort. Medications to aid digestion should be given to the child for treatment. If the child has a history of abnormal birth, such as asphyxia, premature birth, three-degree amniotic fluid turbidity, or nuchal cord, it should be considered that the brain may have experienced hypoxia, leading to high nervous excitability. This requires prompt medical attention. If the child has no history of abnormal birth, it should be considered that there may be a calcium deficiency, and appropriate calcium and vitamin D supplements can be given to the child.