Patient's question:
A week ago, I noticed that my child grinds his teeth while sleeping. At the time, I thought it was just occasional grinding and wasn't a big deal. But now, a week has passed, and my child grinds his teeth every night while sleeping. It makes me feel itchy inside, and I don't know what's going on. It's quite frustrating. Recently, why has my child been grinding his teeth so often while sleeping?Doctor's answer:
I. Parasites in the intestines, especially roundworms, survive by depleting the nutrients in the human body. As they move around in a person's abdomen, they can cause abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting, and in severe cases, intestinal obstruction. At times, they may also lead to bruxism (teeth grinding) at night.II. Excessive fatigue during the day or extreme mental excitement, particularly in children who have played too hard, can prevent the cerebral cortex from getting complete rest after falling asleep. Some nerves remain in an excited state, which may also result in teeth grinding during sleep.
III. Poor digestion or impaired absorption function in the stomach, due to certain reasons such as stomach disorders, can lead to teeth grinding after falling asleep.
IV. Misalignment of the bite or other dental issues.