Guest guest Posted April 23, 2002 Report Share Posted April 23, 2002 Namaste, Hannele. Thank you for your email. Children's dream nightmares resulting in some hallucinations during high fever: -Dreaming happens during the rapid eye movemnt (REM) portion of sleep. -Sensory hallucinations :Definition - Something sensed (whether heard, seen, smelled, or felt) that is not caused by an outside event. Considerations A hallucination can be a symptom of many different disease states and conditions. Hallucinations result when brain metabolism is altered from its normal level. High fever, which directly affects brain metabolism, frequently produces hallucinations in children and occasionally in adults. Nightmares in varying degree of intensity are common among children from age of 3 - 6 years old. Other Factors: Marked derangement of body metabolism seen during renal failure and liver failure may, on occasion, produce hallucinations. External chemicals such as mind-altering drugs (marijuana, psilocybin, LSD and opium) may cause profound hallucinatory experiences. Withdrawal from medications that cause slowing of the metabolism or sedation may also result in hallucinatory experiences. Other Common causes recent death of a loved one (A hallucination of hearing or seeing a close relative or friend who has recently died is not uncommon.) post-traumatic stress disorder adverse reaction or side effect of a drug ingestion of a hallucinogenic substance (LSD, peyote, magic mushrooms, psilocybin, opium) adverse reaction to alcohol withdrawal from alcohol or other depressant drugs psychosis delirium dementia What to expect The medical history will be obtained and a physical examination performed. Medical history questions documenting the condition in detail may include: type Is there a sensation of a voice (auditory)? Is there a sensation of something seen (visual hallucination)? Is there a sensation of something felt or touched (tactile hallucination)? Is there a sensation of hearing a running commentary about the individual's thoughts or behavior? Is there a sensation of two or more voices conversing with each other? Is there a preoccupation with frequent auditory hallucinations (i.e. voices) related to a single theme? time pattern How long have the hallucinations been present? When did hallucinations first appear (initial onset)? Do hallucinations occur just before or after sleep (hypnagogic hallucinations)? aggravating or triggering factors Has there been a recent death or other emotional event? What medications are you taking? Is alcohol used regularly? Are illicit/illegal drugs being used? Are the hallucinationsrelated to a traumatic event? other Is there agitation? Is there confusion? Is there a fever? Is there a headache? Is there vomiting? The patient may be referred to a specialist for a complete nervous system (neurological) or psychological examination. ================================= Pranic Treatment: For Children experiencing Nightmares with Hallucinations during High Fever: I. Since abnormally high body temperature, whatever the cause, alters brain metabollism, the first step is to prevent the child's fever from reaching high temperature levels once fever starts. Use Advance Pranic Healing for fever using white prana with great emphasis on general cleansing and lightly energizing. Continue the treatment every 5 hours until necessary. II. Preventive Measures: a.) Invoke and scan thorughly to determine the cause of fever and apply treatment. If condition persists, consult your medical practioner /health care provider. b.) Have the parents make time to chat lovingly with the child about the nightmares and take note of any underlying psychological cause(s). Nightmares are not to be dismissed lightly. They may be symptoms of some concerns troubling the dreamer and brought to light during high fevers. In Love and in Light, Marilette pranica59 <pranica wrote: Dear Marilette, Thank you for answering our questions. However, I am a bit confused about where to find the answers: I do find the -archives, but not answers to the newly sent questions... My question is about feverish dreams. There are children who see or hear hallucinations during high fever. Why do certain children experience these and how should we treat a child hallucinating during fever? Love and Light, Hannele Soderholm-Johansson from Finland Games - play chess, backgammon, pool and more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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