Night terror is a disorder that is characterized by a sudden and unconscious agitation of the child. It usually occurs in children under 15 years of age and is noticed at the beginning of the night, but also during the deep sleep phase. These disorders occur regularly and the child does not remember them in the morning. In addition, night terrors are considered a paroxysmal disorder, meaning that they can continue into adolescence if the disease is not treated and treated.
There is a notable difference between night terrors and nightmares. Indeed, these usually occur towards the end of sleep or during the REM sleep phase, and they result in emotions and dreams. On the other hand, although night terrors can be similar to sleep paralysis, they cause hallucinations in addition to anxieties and fears during the night.
Symptoms of night terror
It all starts with a panicked cry from the child in the middle of the night. With his eyes in space, he is terrified, in tears and makes movements of terror. Even if his parents try to reassure him, it has no effect on him since he does not recognize them and continues to utter incomprehensible and incoherent sentences. In addition, his breathing accelerates, his face becomes red or pale, and he is very agitated. The seizure lasts about 20 minutes and then the child goes back to sleep. In the morning, he will have no memory of the events of the night.
Homeopathic treatments for the pathology
Homeopathy is an effective and simple way to treat night terrors in children. Stramonium is one of the recommended remedies, with a few granules before bedtime to allow the subject to have a good night's sleep. Arsenic album is also an effective remedy for nighttime restlessness and anxiety, as is Coffea. In addition, well-established sleep schedules should be set up to help the child fall asleep, namely bedtime in the evening and nap time. It is best not to let the child watch television before sleeping in order to avoid excitement.
When to see a doctor?
As soon as these symptoms appear, it is recommended to treat the pathology immediately with homeopathic remedies. If these do not work and symptoms persist when the person is asleep, a visit to the pediatrician or neurologist is recommended. In addition, if the seizure time is too long, in the order of half an hour or more, the subject should be taken to a medical consultation.
