Question
When a 4-year-old child experiences excessive sweating and is prone to catching colds during nighttime sleep before midnight, what might these symptoms indicate?
Answer
When a child cries and disturbs during the night, it’s important to quickly analyze the cause. First, wake the child up and, for older children, engage in appropriate conversation to inquire if they are feeling unwell or have specific sensations. Through the child’s description, you can initially determine the nature and location of the illness. If the condition is severe, seek medical assistance promptly. For infants who cannot express themselves, adults need to make an initial analysis of the general direction of the illness, considering factors such as injury, fever, insect bites, foreign objects, or abdominal pain.