HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Why Does My 17 Month Old Child Sweats During Sleep?

My 17 month old son sweats alot, and I mean alot when he sleeps at night time, even just for a nap, he wakes up drenched.
He is also pale, has little dark circles under his eyes.

Also not to long ago he started shaking. Doctors dont know what it was, possibly mini seizure? They dont know.
Wed, 12 Mar 2014
Report Abuse
Pediatrician, Pulmonology 's  Response
Hi,

I suggest to run some blood tests for:
- blood work (to rule out anemia)
- infective diseases (blood/stool culture)

Furthermore, I'd like to know if he is having high fever while shaking? Or is he shaking suddenly, with no trigger?

To rule out seizure, I suggest to do EEG and if necessary (depending on EEG results) can do ct-scan of the head.

Hope it was of help!
Dr.Sonila
I find this answer helpful

Note: For further queries related to your child health, Talk to a Pediatrician. Click here to Book a Consultation.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 
Loading Online Doctors....
Why Does My 17 Month Old Child Sweats During Sleep?

Hi, I suggest to run some blood tests for: - blood work (to rule out anemia) - infective diseases (blood/stool culture) Furthermore, I d like to know if he is having high fever while shaking? Or is he shaking suddenly, with no trigger? To rule out seizure, I suggest to do EEG and if necessary (depending on EEG results) can do ct-scan of the head. Hope it was of help! Dr.Sonila