10 Scabies Symptoms
8. Sleep and Eating Difficulties
During daytime hours, the intense desire to scratch can prove highly stressful. More so when the area that you want to scratch is an embarrassing one, like the genitals. You may be forced to keep rushing to the bathroom to find a private space for relief. This problem can however also interfere with one’s ability to get some rest at night.
Sleep disturbance is common because mites are more active at night. In adults, it can lead to some insomnia. For children, the problem is similar and can even disrupt their ability to eat comfortably. Infants will often resort to crying and fussing, and be unable to comfortably breast or bottle-feed.
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