Treatment of insomnia in children after Covid

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Insomnia affects daytime activities and makes patients feel tired, sleepy, difficult to concentrate… This condition is a common disorder, especially increasing in patients who have recovered from Covid-19.

For both adults and children, prolonged sleep loss can affect the brain, heart and whole body. Specifically, for children can lead to arrhythmia, heart failure, coronary heart disease, hypertension; mental problems such as anxiety, depression; a weakened immune system makes the body more susceptible to infections; metabolic system disorder, increased risk of obesity, diabetes.

To reduce and treat symptoms of insomnia after Covid-19 for babies, mothers need to keep the bedroom quiet, dark enough, and at an appropriate temperature (27 – 29 degrees Celsius). Mattresses and pillows prepared for babies must be comfortable, not worn or swaddled too tightly when sleeping.

Babies also need to listen to soothing music before bedtime, usually music without lyrics. The mother should not feed the baby too full because there will be a high risk of choking on milk. At the same time, children must be supplemented with vitamins of group B (B3, B6, B12), neck and shoulder massage and early daily sunbathing.

Children also need scientific dermatological care, bathing and cleaning regularly. Do not use medication to treat insomnia in children. Wishing mom and baby good health to overcome the pandemic!

BS. Manh Cuong
Team of Support Doctors F0 at home