Patient's question:
My son is 5 years old. He has never liked to sleep, and it's usually not until after 10 p.m. that he does. Even at school, the teacher says he basically never takes a nap. What could be the reason for this? Is there any way to help?Doctor's answer:
It could be caused by discomfort in the stomach, or it might be due to excessive nervous excitability.Recommendations:
If the child has thick tongue coating, accompanied by vomiting, bloating, poor bowel movements, and other symptoms, it should be considered that indigestion may be causing the 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 oxygen deprivation, leading to excessive 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 deficiency of calcium. Appropriate calcium and vitamin D supplements can be given to the child.