Question
How to deal with night sweats in children who frequently catch colds? Have they experienced blood deficiencies, and is it because of a weak preterm constitution that they are prone to catching colds, and
Answer
Children sweating during sleep is common and not always a sign of weakness or illness. Many parents believe it’s due to their child’s weak constitution, resulting in continuous night sweats. In fact, a significant number of children experience physiological hyperhidrosis, while others may have pathological sweating1. Physiological sweating is a result of the high metabolic rate during the growth and development period, combined with overheating stimuli. Only through sweating can the body evaporate heat and regulate normal body temperature2. Pathological sweating occurs in a state of rest and may be related to calcium deficiency, requiring further examination of trace elements.