If your child regularly won't go to bed or has trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, try these tips to find out what may be
causing her sleep problems and learn how to help her get a good night's rest — something that's especially important for school - age children.
It's not clear if the headaches are
causing the sleep problems, or the sleep problems are causing the headaches.
I give you all this info because it's been hard for me to figure out what is
causing his sleep problems; growth spurt, sickness, teething??
A major change in your life or daily routine can easily
cause sleep problems.
In his book Solve Your Child's Sleep Problems, pediatrician Richard Ferber says unnecessary night feedings may actually
cause sleep problems.
But how can you distinguish a phase of sleep regression from other factors such as a growth spurt which can also
cause sleep problems?
For more information on this topic look take a look at What
causes sleep problems.
Teething also
causes sleep problems and often makes it difficult for the baby to fall asleep, let alone stay asleep.
«Dr Tim Smith, in his quote in the press release, makes it clear that this study does not in any way establish whether touchscreen use
causes sleep problems.
Some common conditions that can
cause sleep problems are nasal and sinus allergies, gastrointestinal disorders, endocrine problems like hyperthyroidism, arthritis, and asthma.
Lack of sleep elevates stress hormones, and stress hormones can
cause sleep problems.
It can worsen existing heart conditions, and caffeine could
cause sleeping problems, as well as a racing heartbeat and anxiety.
Also hear about optimal sleep positions, how obesity
causes sleep problems, and why getting kicked by your spouse when you snore is a good thing.
Remember, caffeine at any time of the day can
cause sleep problems.
There are many factors in Lyme disease that
cause sleep problems.
When estrogen is too high and progesterone too low, it can
cause sleep problems for the obvious reason — there is too much of the excitatory estrogen compared to the calming progesterone and the brain can't calm down enough to rest.
While studies have found a connection between supplement use and disrupted sleep patterns, there is no conclusive evidence that general supplementation at night actually
causes sleep problems.
This puts you at risk for health problems such as anxiety and weight gain; it can also
cause sleep problems, such as insomnia.
The hormonal changes at this time may
cause sleep problems if not properly addressed.
In addition to taxing adrenal function, caffeine can
cause sleep problems, irritability, anxiety, and high blood pressure.
I agree with you that sitting in front of LCD at night could
cause sleep problems, but this is true also for similar light sources (CFLs, daylight) and during the day there is no difference (I usually stop staring at computer screen 1 hour before going to sleep.).
I know I'll take some flack for this but to me it's just a gimmick anyway because the small amount of blue light the frontlight produces isn't close to enough to
cause sleeping problems.
Constant high levels of cortisol keeps your heart and your sympathetic nervous system in constant fight - or - flight mode which, over time, can
cause sleep problems, a depressed immune system, and even weight gain.
Not exact matches
With science showing
sleep deprivation creates a host of negative effects, from decreased creativity to radically compromised mental performance (and that's not even getting into the physical
problems it
causes), attending to your body's need for
sleep is always a good idea, but failing to get enough rest also exacerbates our tendency to get stressed out, so it's even more important to pay attention to if you feel your mental health is getting a little shaky.
According to the National
Sleep Foundation, some health
problems that can
cause insomnia are sinus and nasal
problems, gastrointestinal issues (like acid reflux), hyperthyroidism, asthma, and even certain medications.
Naps can boost performance and help make up for some of the
problems sleep deprivation can
cause.
One of the biggest reasons to skip the gym sometimes is that going too often or too hard can
cause some serious
problems, including trouble
sleeping, weight loss plateaus, menstrual issues, and exhaustion.
Once I took information from the adult medical literature and started to apply this to my patients, I found that in virtually every case where CIO failed to work within the first day or two, the child was suffering from an undiagnosed
sleep disorder, usually
caused by a mild breathing
problem.
They may have very big tonsils where their tonsils are
causing breathing
problems where they may be choking during
sleep that beyond snoring it is actually a little bit of
sleep apnea.
In extreme cases,
problems caused by lack of
sleep may even lead to suicide.
This
problem can be a very trying one that may
cause one or both parents to lose a lot of
sleep and be grumpy and irritable during the day, and it may do the same thing to your baby, too.
Lack of
sleep can
cause behavior
problems and make it hard to pay attention at school.
Structural
problems and
sleeping apnea are the common
causes of chronic snoring.
Secondhand smoke can be extremely dangerous for your baby — it weakens the lungs, makes babies more prone to ear infections, increases snoring and
sleep - disordered breathing (a proven
cause of health, behavior, and learning
problems), and doubles the risk of SIDS.
Many (if not most) baby
sleep problems have a
cause, though it might not be obvious at first.
Talk to your pediatrician if you suspect that your child may have a
sleep problem that has a physiological
cause, or that isn't going away, even after you try all the strategies above.
While hypersomnia is rare in children, excessive daytime
sleep can have several different
causes including jaundice, infections, kidney
problems, or even medical procedures.
To see if this is the
cause of your child's bedtime
problems, check out my article on child
sleep requirements.
Sleeping more or less than average may be a symptom of an underlying health
problem that
causes increased mortality.
If there is no underlying
cause for a
sleep problem in a 3 - 6 month old, consistency will be the most important factor in overcoming these
problems.
While there can be other
causes of these issues, lack of
sleep can be a major factor and enough
sleep may correct many of these
problems.
over-the-counter medications that could
cause problems if taken in excess:
sleeping pills, cough medicine, etc..
You should be concerned, however, if the discomfort is persistent or if the gas
causes baby
sleep problems.
Additionally, some babies go through the teething process with no apparent symptoms, so if your baby has
problems sleeping or a fever but no other teething signs, talk to her doctor about what else could be
causing her symptoms.
In order to bring your child relief, it is important to understand how you can target the
cause of the
sleeping problems and learn how to comfort your child safely.
Food allergies can
cause a lot of
problems for babies — including
sleep issues.
A baby's temperature can increase more easily than an adults and overheating can
cause serious
problems, as can bundling up a baby in something that they can suffocate on when
sleeping.
First wave behavioural approaches («
sleep training»)
cause parent - baby communication confusion, increasing the risk of developmental and
sleep problems in vulnerable individuals
To determine how to fix the
problem I had
caused, I began reading everything I could about establishing good
sleep habits in newborns.
* Health Issues Consequences — Many students wrote that homework
causes them to
sleep less than they should and leads to «headaches, exhaustion,
sleep deprivation, weight loss and stomach
problems» as well as a lack of balance in their lives.