Question
A three-year-old boy sweats a lot during his nap. What could be the cause? He starts sweating about half an hour into his nap and stops sweating after a while. Previous treatment and effectiveness: Taking Yu Ping Feng San had some effect, but the same situation recurred after stopping the medication. Seeking help: How can this be cured permanently?
Answer
It’s common for children to sweat, as their sweat glands are developed, and the vagus nerve becomes active during sleep, leading to sweating, usually on the head and face, which subsides within one or two hours after sleep. If excessive sweating persists during sleep, it may be due to vagus nerve dysfunction or a lack of calcium. Additionally, the child’s fondness for physical activity and being active may also lead to sweating.