Question
How should one handle excessive sweating in a child during sleep, where the bedding is often soaked, similar to wet clothes?
Answer
Excessive sweating in children after falling asleep could be indicative of a deficiency of vitality with excess heat. Children’s bodies are delicate and prone to vitality deficiencies, especially at night when the yin energy is stronger and the Yang energy is uncontrolled. This leads to an imbalance, with excess heat causing sweating. This condition should not be treated on one’s own initiative; it is advisable to seek consultation at a reputable Chinese medical hospital where a diagnosis can be made through the traditional methods of observation, listening, questioning, and palpation. Treatment options might include Six Flavors and One Root Pill or Little Kid Seven Star Tea according to the specific condition.