Patient's question:
My child is 5 years old. For several nights in a row, he has woken up from his dreams crying uncontrollably, getting out of bed without knowing where to go, and speaking many unintelligible words. I don't know what's wrong. We even had an EEG and checked his trace elements, but everything came back normal.Doctor's answer:
Your child has recently been waking up from their dreams several nights in a row, crying and getting up without knowing where to go, speaking many unintelligible words. It could also be triggered by excessive fright during the day. The child's EEG is normal, making it unlikely to be a seizure. It appears to be sleepwalking, or it could be a recurrence of hysteria. This is related to the child's underdeveloped brain and nervous system, but it is primarily related to the child experiencing excessive fright. When the child has episodes at night, parents should gently hold the child and soothe them softly. During the day, spend more time chatting with the child and carefully observe their emotional changes. You can also take the child to see a neurology or psychiatric doctor. Typically, the child will need to take many calming medications while also understanding the importance of emotional catharsis. Sandplay therapy can effectively help alleviate the child's emotions.