Question
Why do children sweat as soon as they fall asleep? The blanket they are covered with isn’t very thick, and once the sweat starts to flow, they won’t stop sweating for the rest of the night. Is this normal?
Answer
Hello, this could be a symptom of pediatric night sweats. Firstly, it’s important to promptly identify the cause and provide appropriate treatment. For physiological night sweats, it is generally not recommended to use medication, but rather to eliminate high-heat factors from daily life. For example, controlling the amount of activity and food intake before bedtime can help with sleep and weight control, which is beneficial for overall health and well-being. If night sweats are caused by high room temperature or too thick a blanket, the room temperature should be kept between 24℃ and 28℃, and the thickness of the blanket should be adjusted accordingly. For pathological night sweats, treatment should be targeted at the underlying cause. If it is caused by a lack of calcium, appropriate supplementation of calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin D should be provided, along with measures such as increasing sun exposure, advocating for breastfeeding, paying attention to vitamin D supplementation for premature infants or twins, and special considerations for northern or cold regions.