Patient's question:
Alright, now the weather is quite cold. When my baby is taking a nap, they sweat all over their body. What could be the reason for this? What kind of assistance would you like: Will this be harmful to the baby's health in the future?!...Doctor's answer:
Sweating is a normal phenomenon because children have more developed sweat glands, which is related to their active growth and development. Sweat gland secretion is controlled by the autonomic nervous system (vagus nerve). When asleep, the vagus nerve becomes excited, leading to increased sweating, usually more on the head and face. However, this will subside within one or two hours after waking. If sweating continues after sleeping and is quite heavy, it could be a sign of autonomic nervous system dysfunction, and in some cases, it may be due to calcium deficiency. Therefore, it is best to have a thorough check-up to see if there is a calcium deficiency. Additionally, children who are active and have high activity levels are naturally more prone to sweating.Advice:
Generally, if a baby does not get enough sunlight or has limited exposure, or if they are artificially fed, calcium supplementation should begin after the full moon and continue until the age of 2 or 3. For the first three months, the baby should only take cod liver oil, preferably on a half-empty stomach. The mother can take calcium supplements, but the baby does not need additional calcium. It is recommended that the child take Icicle and the mother take Caltrate D orally. After three months, the baby can also take appropriate amounts of calcium and cod liver oil, but avoid overconsumption.
- 1-6 months infants: In addition to their diet, supplement with 200 mg of calcium and 400 units of vitamin D daily.
- 7-12 months infants: In addition to their diet, supplement with 300 mg of calcium and 400 units of vitamin D daily.