Patient's question:
The child has been sweating a lot recently, especially during nap time. As soon as they enter the room, they are already covered in sweat, and the entire area where they sleep is wet. The child is not lacking anything, and it's said that they might be calcium-deficient, but they are already taking a calcium and iron supplement for children. They haven't been sick either, so why is this happening? It has been happening for several days in a row.What kind of assistance is needed: What could be the reason why the child sweats so much during naps?
Doctor's answer:
Childhood hyperhidrosis can be divided into two major categories: physiological hyperhidrosis and pathological hyperhidrosis. Physiological hyperhidrosis often has obvious causes, such as wearing too many clothes, intense physical activity, or consuming spicy and stimulating foods. Once the cause of the hyperhidrosis is removed, the symptom disappears. Moreover, children with this type of hyperhidrosis are generally in good health and show no other signs of illness. Pathological hyperhidrosis in children has more complex causes, as it is a symptom that reappears due to multiple different diseases acting together. Therefore, it is essential to accurately diagnose the relevant diseases causing the child's hyperhidrosis.