Patient's question:
Hello doctor, my child has been feeling cold at night recently and often experiences night chills. Please give us some good advice.Doctor's answer:
Approximately 3% of children experience night terrors, with males being more affected than females. They can occur at any time during sleep but are most common in children aged 5-7 years and are rare after puberty. Night terrors typically occur within 30 minutes after falling asleep and usually do not last longer than 2 hours. The clinical manifestations of night terrors are as follows: During sleep, the child suddenly wakes up, stares, sits up, becomes agitated, and exhibits a terrified expression, but their consciousness remains hazy. Their face may appear pale, breathing is shallow, pupils are dilated, they sweat, and their pulse accelerates, possibly reaching 180 beats per minute. When an episode occurs, it is often difficult to ignore and wake the affected child. The child may still be afraid, crying, or screaming. They may grasp at anyone with a tense grip. It seems as if they are enduring intense suffering, ignoring and disregarding the comfort, hugs, and anxiety of their parents.