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"This little guy kicked the quilt again, what the hell is going on?" Gu Yingjie's wife, Zhang Mei, looked helplessly at Xiaobao who was sleeping soundly while making the bed.
Gu Yingjie is a dedicated bank clerk who has a very busy day, but he always tries to find time to care for his family. When he heard his wife's words, he also looked a little worried.
Recently, they noticed that Xiaobao not only does not sleep quietly at night, but also often has a slight fever and cold, which seems to show some kind of physical discomfort.
Gu Yingjie is a busy architect, designing high-rise buildings on weekdays and spending as much time as possible with his family on weekends. As soon as his daughter-in-law said this, he was also very anxious.
Recently, they found that Xiaobao was always turning over and over at night, kicking the quilt constantly, and occasionally burning it, which made them both not feel at ease. It feels like something is wrong with this little guy's body. Gu Yingjie and his wife initially suspected that the child's resistance was not strong.
Worried about the child's health, Gu Yingjie decided to take Xiaobao to see Director Feng of Pediatrics, a doctor with a very good reputation in the local area. In the waiting room of the hospital, Gu Yingjie and Zhang Mei both looked a little nervous, while Xiaobao was carefree and playing with the toy car in his hand.
Director Feng is an experienced paediatrician who is well versed in common pediatric conditions. Seeing Gu Xiaobao's situation, she smiled and asked, "How did Xiaobao sleep at night?" ”
Director Feng's question made Gu Yingjie breathe a sigh of relief, because it at least showed that the doctor was paying attention to Xiaobao's actual problem.
Director Feng patiently listened to Gu Yingjie's description of Xiaobao's symptoms. "He always kicks under the covers at night and has had a fever lately." Gu Yingjie said. Director Feng nodded and began to inquire in detail about Xiaobao's eating habits, daily activities, and sleeping environment.
"Xiaobao's symptoms are actually not uncommon, many times, the child sleeps hot at night and kicks the quilt, which may be related to the so-called 'internal heat'. The term 'internal heat' is often used in traditional Chinese medicine, but from a Western perspective, it may be the body's attempt to regulate its own temperature. ”
Then, Director Feng explained in detail the mechanism of children's body temperature regulation: "Under normal circumstances, a person's body temperature is regulated through the skin and respiratory system. In addition, if your child is active during the day or eats too much at dinner, it can also cause a slightly higher body temperature at night. ”
She also stresses the importance of properly regulating the sleeping environment: "It is important to adjust your child's sleeping environment. Maintaining the right temperature in the room, it is generally recommended to be between 20 and 22 degrees Celsius, and using a cotton bedding with good breathability can effectively help children maintain a comfortable sleep state. ”
Director Feng also mentioned an often overlooked factor - the impact of diet on children's temperature at night: "Proper dietary adjustment is also very important. She advises parents to choose a less greasy, easy-to-digest dinner for their children to help improve sleep quality.
Director Feng took out a report to Gu Yingjie as he spoke, "Look, research shows that children who don't sleep well have reduced their attention and learning ability the next day, and their emotions are also prone to emotional instability, and anxiety or depression often occurs. ”
"So, helping Xiaobao adjust his sleep is not only good for him to be comfortable at night, but also good for his mental state and mood during the day. We can take a multi-pronged approach, such as not letting him play with his mobile phone or tablet for so long at night, letting him go out for a run and jump during the day, and helping him adjust his biological clock. ”
Director Feng's words made Gu Yingjie feel both surprised and grateful, he didn't expect that solving the problem of his son kicking the quilt at night would involve so many levels. He listened carefully to every suggestion of Director Feng, and secretly decided in his heart that he would adjust the family's living habits with his wife after returning home.
Finally, Director Feng mentioned a little bit about environmental considerations: "In addition, we also need to pay attention to the allergens that may exist in the home, such as dust and mites. These allergens can also be a cause of your child's restlessness at night. ”
After Gu Yingjie heard this, he had some questions in his heart, so he asked a question: "Director Feng, I learned that some families use air purifiers to reduce allergens, is this also a good method?" ”
"But when we pick this thing, we have to see its purification effect and scope of application, and we have to choose a suitable one." Director Feng nodded as he spoke, and then added, "Moreover, it is also very important to keep the air fresh in your home, and opening the windows at the right time to let fresh air in is also very beneficial to improving the home environment." ”
Gu Yingjie thanked Director Feng for his professional answers, and with full confidence and new hope, he took Xiaobao home with peace of mind, ready to start their plan to improve the sleeping environment.
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