Question
My daughter is almost 6 years old, and she has been sweating excessively at night since she was a baby. Her feet also tightly wring together, and she tosses and turns in bed. During the day, she is very lively and looks healthy, and she eats normally. However, something seems off at night. What could be the cause of this? Should I be worried?
Answer
Excessive sweating during sleep is a common phenomenon in children, as they have well-developed sweat glands. The excitement of the vagus nerve during sleep can lead to sweating, usually more on the head and face, but it usually subsides after one or two hours. If there is a persistent excessive amount of sweating, it may be due to autonomic nervous system dysfunction or calcium deficiency. As long as the child’s growth and development are normal and there are no health issues, there is no need to worry excessively.