Question
My baby sweats excessively after falling asleep, even when it’s not hot and they are dressed lightly. This condition has persisted for a month; do I need to take the child to the hospital for a check-up?
Answer
Excessive sweating in children can be categorized into physiological and pathological types. Physiological sweating usually has a clear cause, such as wearing too many clothes, intense physical activity, or consuming spicy foods, which will cease once these factors are eliminated. Additionally, children generally maintain good health and no other diseases are detected. The doctor may check for calcium deficiency. Moreover, it is important to frequently wipe the child’s sweat to prevent fever.