Trastornos del sueño en un escolar posterior al aislamiento social por la COVID-19 / Sleeping disorders in a school boy after social isolation due to the COVID-19

RESUMEN

Se describe caso clínico de un escolar de 6 años y 3 meses de edad, quien a partir del aislamiento social por la COVID-19 presentó pesadillas asociadas a irritabilidad, desinterés por las clases y necesidad de la presencia de los padres a la hora de dormir. Se efectuó evaluación y se descartaron clínicamente enfermedades orgánicas, así como trastornos mentales. Se realizaron recomendaciones psicológicas y se indicó la terapia floral de Bach. El paciente tuvo una evolución favorable.

ABSTRACT

The case report of a 6 year and three months school boy is described; he had nightmares associated with irritability, lack of interest for the classes and necessity of his parents presence at bed time, due to social isolation for the COVID 19. An evaluation was carried out and organic diseases were clinically ruled out, as well as mental disorders. Psychological recommendations were carried out and Bach's floral therapy was indicated. The patient had a favorable clinical course.