The meaning of baby night sweats is that the baby will sweat all over their body after falling asleep, but the sweating will stop after the baby wakes up. In daily life, it may be common to encounter or hear that babies have night sweats. So, what are the symptoms of night sweats in babies?
There are two types of baby night sweats, one is physiological and the other is pathological. If a baby experiences sweating after falling asleep in the middle of the night, but their mental state is generally good, their diet is normal, and their bowel movements are normal, it may be physiological night sweats. This is because the baby's metabolism is too active, their mental system is not fully developed, and their pore regulation function is not yet perfect, so there is no need to worry too much.
If a baby has the phenomenon of night sweats while sleeping, and is not sleeping soundly at night, occasionally coughing, or has a low body temperature, and the sweat that flows out after sleeping has a sour odor, then it should be considered that the baby has pathological night sweats, which may be caused by some primary diseases.
Whether the baby has physiological or pathological night sweats, as long as it is detected, the cause of night sweats must be identified in a timely manner. If it is physiological night sweats, parents should give the baby plenty of water and avoid covering the baby with a thick blanket when sleeping. As the baby grows and develops, night sweats will improve. If it is pathological night sweats, it is necessary to go to the hospital for detailed examination and specific medication.
