Sweating in babies is a completely natural physiological process. Sweat glands begin to work from 3-4 weeks of a newborn's life. But since they have not yet been adjusted, the child can sweat very quickly when overheating, active movement. If parents are faced with increased sweating of the baby in a calm state, during sleep and in a normal temperature environment, then this is a reason to contact a pediatrician. Sometimes this symptom can indicate a serious illness.
Excessive sweating can be caused in children by vitamin D deficiency, which develops rickets. At the initial stage of this disease, the child develops excessive sweating of the palms, feet, head, the back of the head becomes bald, excitability increases, and appetite decreases. If treatment is not started in a timely manner, the next stage may begin, at which deformities of the bones begin. To diagnose rickets, blood and urine tests are taken. At the first suspicion of this disease, an urgent need to consult a doctor. For the prevention and treatment of rickets, vitamin D2 or D3 preparations are usually prescribed. Excessive sweating can occur in hyperactive and large children. Sometimes a child can sweat profusely due to a genetic predisposition to active work of the sweat glands. Typically, such hyperhidrosis occurs on the palms, soles of the feet, in the armpits, on the head. Many children sweat during and after a cold or viral illness, in the post-infectious period. At this time, the child's body is weakened, the immune forces are in decline. In this case, increased sweating does not require separate treatment. If this symptom is observed in a school-age child, he may have lymphatic diathesis. This condition is not considered a disease and does not require specific treatment. In most cases, it goes away on its own over time. But a qualified doctor should determine the diagnosis and the decision on the treatment measures. By adolescence, children begin to sweat with a pronounced odor. This is evidence of hormonal changes, puberty. In addition to these reasons, increased sweating can be observed with disorders of the autonomic nervous system, cardiac, renal or hepatic insufficiency, with tuberculosis, low immunity, while taking certain medications. - for overheating. Perhaps the room has high humidity, stuffiness. It is necessary to adjust the optimal microclimate. The air temperature should be about +20 ° C, and the humidity should be 40-60%. It is imperative to ventilate the children's bedroom before bed. The bed is of great importance. It can get very hot under the duvet and pillow. Pajamas should only be made from natural fabrics. Many parents dress their children too warmly for walks. The child should be dressed in a self-guided manner. Of course, babies in a stroller need to be dressed a little warmer than mobile babies who run and warm up quickly.
