What can i do if my child has insomnia

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Q: What can i do if my child has insomnia

He is 5 years old and consistently has trouble sleeping, when should I consider speaking to a health professional about this?

Nyema Hermiston (Homeopath, Naturopath, Registered Nurse)
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Nyema has been in 'general practice' treating adults and children for acute and chronic illnesses for over 20 years. She is Vice President of The ... View profile
If you are unable to find a solution for your child's insomnia, seek professional help. Lack of sleep over time can affect a child's mood, learning ability, growth and immunity. It is important to find out the cause of the insomnia. Causes can vary widely; breathing problems, allergies, anxiety, magnesium deficiency, a combination of these, or other causes as well.
Assessing the reason for the insomnia is important, so your son can receive targeted treatment. Tests may be needed. Sometimes, there is no obvious cause for insomnia, but there may still be treatments available. Your son's symptoms, such as the time he falls asleep, wakes in the night, if he sleep walks, talks and so on, would need to be carefully looked at, for an individualised treatment to be given.
With the appropriate care, it should be possible to help your son sleep better.

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