Question
A one-year-old child often sweats during naps, sometimes even drenched in sweat, with wet hair. The child’s mental and physical condition appears good, but there is some redness under the eyes, suggesting they may not be getting enough rest. During playtime in the daytime, the child also sweats slightly after a bit of exercise, and excessive sweating may lead to depletion of trace elements in the body. How should this situation be handled?
Answer
Excessive sweating during naps in children is a normal phenomenon, as they have more developed sweat glands. After falling asleep, the excitement of the vagus nerve can lead to increased sweating, particularly on the head and face. This usually subsides within one to two hours after sleep. However, if a child continues to sweat heavily after sleep, it may be a symptom of autonomic nervous system dysfunction, or sometimes due to calcium deficiency. Generally, supplementing calcium twice a year is sufficient. These are the suggestions for this issue; I hope they are helpful to you, and wish you good health!