What Causes Excessive Sweating In The Head Of A Child At Night?

Posted on Mon, 2 Apr 2018

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Question : is it normal for my 3 year old to sweat so bad when he sleeps? He is drenched when he wakes up. I havent noticed any fevers.

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Not a cause for concern.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Let me assure you that such sweating is absolutely normal in children and is not a cause for concern. They have a higher metabolic rate and hence the sweating. No need to worry.

Hope I have answered your query.

Regards,
Dr. Diptanshu Das, Pediatrician

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