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What Is The Treatment For Nightmares In A Child?

hi i have a 6 yr old little boy who for the last 8 nights has had recuring nightmares. woken up 3 or 4 times every night full of fear, shaking, sweating and screaming. im really worried about him as he won t tell me or his dad what he has drempt about i ve even asked his teacher to have a chat with him but he wouldn t tell her either what could it be?
Wed, 7 Jun 2017
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Make your child comfortable and both parents should make free, friendly, and fearless communication with your child and ask your child what fears him in school or any friend making joke of him.

Don't allow him to watch movies or let him play with mobiles. Take him for outing. Let him sleep early and complete 10 to 12 hours sleep.

If symptoms don't improve you need to do counseling of your son with psychologists and behavioral pediatrician.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Khan Shoeb Mohammad Sher Mohammad
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What Is The Treatment For Nightmares In A Child?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Make your child comfortable and both parents should make free, friendly, and fearless communication with your child and ask your child what fears him in school or any friend making joke of him. Don t allow him to watch movies or let him play with mobiles. Take him for outing. Let him sleep early and complete 10 to 12 hours sleep. If symptoms don t improve you need to do counseling of your son with psychologists and behavioral pediatrician. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Khan Shoeb Mohammad Sher Mohammad