By Y3K
If your child has sleep issues due to ADHD and the other sleep suggestions from yesterday do not work, there is another option. Students may benefit from the hormone supplement melatonin to induce drowsiness. Melatonin is produced naturally in the brain as the sun goes down, signaling that bedtime is coming within a few hours.
The theory is that taking this supplement may help people with true insomnia fall asleep. Ask your doctor before trying this option and only use it as a last resort.
By Y3K
Some children’s sleep problems can be fixed with a set bedtime and calming routine at night. This involves up to an hour before bedtime dimming lights, avoiding computer/cell phone screens, a warm bath, or quiet activities such as reading. These methods can help all children including those with ADHD fall asleep.
Check here tomorrow for what you can do if your child suffers from ADHD and still has difficulty sleeping even after trying these suggestions.
By Y3K
TYPE 2 DIABETES
If your child experiences any of these conditions, bring them to a doctor at once. Although the symptoms can occur gradually, they must receive immediate medical attention.
٭ Blurred vision
٭ Tingling or numbness in the legs, feet or fingers
٭ Frequent infections of the skin
٭ Recurring skin, gum or urinary tract infections
٭ Darker patches of skin usually in neck folds
٭ Itching of skin and/or genitals
٭ Drowsiness
٭ Slow healing of cuts and bruises
٭ Any of the other symptoms listed under type 1 diabetes
By Y3K
TYPE 1 DIABETES
If you suspect your child has any of these symptoms, bring them to a doctor right away! They often occur suddenly and must receive immediate medical attention.
٭ Excessive thirst
٭ Frequent urination, sometimes exhibited by bed wetting (in large quantities)
٭ Sudden vision changes
٭ High amounts of sugar in the blood and/or urine (A sweet, fruity odor may be present in urine or on one’s breath/body.)
٭ Extreme hunger (increased appetite)
٭ Rapid or unexplained weight loss
٭ Fatigue (weak and tired)
٭ Irritability and mood changes
٭ Drowsiness, lethargy
٭ Nausea and/or vomiting ٭ Abdominal pain
٭ Rapid, hard breathing (heavy, labored)
٭ Confusion, Stupor, Unconsciousness
Check back tomorrow for type 2 diabetes symptoms.
By Y3K
Body part percentage of patients seen for sports injuries at Boston Children’s Hospital:
60% leg
22% arm
10% back
5% hip
1.5% head
1.3% chest
By Y3K
The sport with the highest concussion rate in children is football. Wrestling comes in second place and ice hockey comes in third place.
What is the leading sport with the most overall injuries? Tomorrow we will post the surprising answer.
By Y3K
The most commonly injured body parts of kids in sports were:
ankle 15%
head 14%
finger 12%
knee 9%
face 7%
Do you know what school sport has the highest concussion rate? We will give you the answer tomorrow.
By Y3K
The most common types of sports injuries in kids for 2012 were:
sprains 33%
fractures 18%
abrasions 16%
concussions 12%
Do you know what is the most frequently injured body part? Come back tomorrow for the answer.
By Y3K
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Do you know what is the most common type of sports injury among kids? Check back tomorrow for the answer.
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