Question
My baby is just four months old and I noticed they sweat on the back of their head while sleeping. I’m not sure what the cause is and haven’t taken them to see a doctor yet.
Answer
Based on your description, rickets cannot be ruled out. Rickets can manifest as symptoms such as night terrors, thirst, baldness on the pillow, softening of the skull bones, and square head. It is recommended to take your child to the hospital for a rickets panel test. If there are any issues, vitamin D and calcium supplements should be administered immediately. It’s also important to ensure your child gets enough vitamin D regularly.