How to deal with insomnia after a child's heart surgery one year later?

Patient's question:

6-week-old female after cardiac surgery for one year, heart rate 100, night sweats, difficulty sleeping, otherwise normal. What tests and treatments are needed?

Doctor's answer:

Usually, insomnia is caused by two factors: physiological and psychological factors. Insomnia caused by physiological factors is due to physical discomfort, illness, or traumatic pain; insomnia caused by psychological factors refers to insomnia resulting from psychological disturbances, such as anxiety, worry, and stress over personal issues. Another cause of insomnia is the fear of insomnia, fear of the night, or even anxiety about the bed. First, we need to observe the children's condition and take them to the hospital if necessary.

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