Question
A seven-year-old child sweats excessively from the head during physical activity, with sweat even flowing to the face. There is also sweating upon just falling asleep at night, causing the pillow to become damp. However, the child’s appetite and energy levels are normal. Experts, is this phenomenon a symptom of a disease?
Answer
For the diagnosis of pediatric hyperhidrosis, an accurate disease diagnosis must be conducted to find the root cause. Hyperhidrosis in children can be divided into physiological hyperhidrosis and pathological hyperhidrosis. Physiological hyperhidrosis usually has an obvious cause, such as excessive clothing or intense exercise, and the sweating usually disappears after excluding these causes. These children generally have good health conditions and no other diseases are found. The causes of pathological hyperhidrosis are more complex and may be the result of the combined effects of multiple diseases. Therefore, for excessive sweating, it is advisable to seek professional medical advice for appropriate diagnosis and treatment.