How to Identify and Treat Weakness in Children

There can be many reasons for weakness in children, which can include sleep apnea, excessive consumption of medicines and insomnia, etc. Let us know in detail about these causes and the symptoms seen during this time -

Children may also have sleep problems due to the side effects of some medicines taken by them. These medicines include amphetamine and methylphenidate (Ritalin) etc. Due to such medicines, the sleeping pattern of children is affected.Symptoms of side effects of medicines -

• Excessive sleepiness.
• Insomnia.
• Skin allergies.
• Vomiting, etc.

Some other causes and symptoms of weakness in children

• Due to infections like Epstein-Barr virus, children remain very tired and weak. This fatigue lasts from a few weeks to a few months.
• Chronic diseases, such as asthma, also cause a lot of fatigue in children. Its symptoms depend on the disease and its severity.
• Red blood cells in the body work to circulate oxygen. Weakness can occur if there are not enough red blood cells in the body.
• When hypothyroidism occurs, the production of thyroid hormone in the thyroid gland becomes uncontrolled and the metabolism in the body slows down. In such a situation, fatigue can be felt.
• Apart from this, children can also feel tired due to many reasons. Identify their symptoms and get immediate treatment, so that the child can be active and healthy.

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The treatment of weakness in children depends on its symptoms and causes, because each cause can be treated differently. For example-

 If children have weakness due to iron deficiency, they can be given iron therapy, which can improve their symptoms. Along with this, to keep the body of children active, they can also be advised to change their lifestyle, which includes getting good sleep, exercising, and taking a healthy diet. Some other measures are as follows -

• Keep an eye on the daily routine and activities of the child and always make him feel energetic and healthy.
• Start creating a sleepy environment in the child's room an hour before sleeping, such as dimming the lights of the room, turning off the television and other electronic devices, etc.
• Try to make the child spend time in activities other than studies three to four days a week.
• Set a fixed time for each child to do school work, hang out with friends or play.
• If the child is involved in a particular sports activity throughout the year, then definitely give him a break of 2-3 months from it, so that there is a little change in his environment and routine.
• Always encourage your child to eat healthy and nutritious food and drink plenty of water. This will strengthen his immune system and reduce the chances of getting fatigue-causing diseases.

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There can be many reasons for weakness in children. In such a situation, it is important to know their causes. Get your children treated on time after knowing the causes so that its severity can be reduced. At the same time, parents should also support their children to keep them active.