Patient's question:
Medical Description: It has been a week since my child has had hot palms, excessive sweating, dry stools, phlegm in the throat (sometimes a bit of coughing at night).History of Treatment and Effect: My child drinks a lot of water every day and has taken medicine, including Xiao Er Ruo Qing Oral Liquid and Compound Fresh Bamboo Liquid. They have been on it for three days, but it hasn’t seemed to work.
Help Needed: My child usually eats a lot and often experiences this. I want to know how to best address this when it happens.
Doctor's answer:
First, note that the child's age is at a time of vigorous physical development, which leads to a high basal metabolic rate. This is manifested as hot skin and excessive sweating. However, if the child sweats a lot during sleep, it is generally recommended to supplement with calcium, as rapid development increases the demand for calcium. A lack of calcium can lead to excessive sweating during sleep. At the same time, pay attention to whether the child has dry stools and poor appetite, which may indicate weak gastrointestinal function. It is recommended to give the child oral probiotics like Mimi Ai to regulate their digestion and supplement with zinc.