Patient's question:
Does the child often sweat profusely? Is it a cold?Doctor's answer:
At this stage, a baby's nervous system has not fully developed, and the nerves that control sweat glands are particularly active at night. During this time, mothers need to pay attention to care, as sweat that is not wiped away promptly can easily irritate the baby's skin with its salt content, leading to "" (a condition where hair thins on the back of the head). However, if the baby also experiences night sweats, crying at night, irritability, and abnormal bone development in addition to "," it could be a sign of rickets, which is caused by calcium deficiency.Generally, night sweats in children are often due to yin deficiency and heat disturbance, where the heart's fluids cannot be restrained. However, what we observe is that children sweat profusely shortly after falling asleep, often soaking their pillowcases and sleepwear. This is because their body temperature rises after falling asleep, and for children who are prone to sweating, this is a very noticeable form of night sweats. It is a physiological phenomenon.