Patient's question:
The child sweats a lot on the head while napping. What's going on?It has been asleep for half an hour, and the sweating has started, but it gradually stops.
Previous treatment and effectiveness:
Tried Yu Ping Feng Granules, which had some effect, but the problem returned after stopping.
What kind of help is needed:
How can this be treated fundamentally?
Doctor's answer:
Sweating in children is a normal phenomenon because their sweat glands are relatively well-developed. Sweat secretion is regulated by the autonomic nervous system, and after falling asleep, the vagus nerve becomes excited, leading to increased sweating. Generally, sweating is more prominent on the head and face, but it typically subsides within one to two hours after falling asleep. If sweating persists after sleep and is in significant amounts, it could be a sign of autonomic nervous system dysfunction, and in some cases, it may be caused by calcium deficiency. Additionally, children who are active and engage in a lot of physical activity are naturally more prone to sweating.