The perspiration at kids is absolutely natural physiological process. Sweat glands begin to work with 3-4 weeks of life of the newborn. But as they are not adjusted yet, the child very quickly can sweat when overheating, the active movement. If parents face the increased perspiration of the kid in a quiet state, during sleep and at the normal temperature environment, then it is an occasion to address the pediatrician. Such symptom can sometimes testify to a serious disease.
The plentiful perspiration can be caused in children by deficiency of vitamin D at which rickets develops. In an initial stage of this disease the child has an increased perspiration of palms, feet, the heads, the nape grows bald, the excitability increases, the appetite goes down. If in due time not to begin treatment, there can come the following stage at which deformations of bones begin. For diagnosis of rickets tests of blood and urine are made. At the first suspicions of this disease it is necessary to see a doctor urgently. For prevention and treatment of rickets usually appoint medicines of D2 or D3 vitamin. The enhanced perspiration can be observed at hyperactive and large children. Sometimes the child can plentifully sweat because of genetic predisposition to active work of sweat glands. Usually such hyper hydrosis arises on palms, stupnyakh legs, in axillary hollows, on the head. Many children sweat during a catarrhal or viral disease and after it, during the post-infectious period. At this time the organism of the child is weakened, immune forces are in decline. In this case the increased perspiration does not demand separate treatment. If this symptom is observed at the child of school age, it can have a lymphatic diathesis. This state is not considered a disease and does not demand special treatment. In most cases it passes independently over time. But the qualified doctor has to define diagnosis and the decision on medical measures. To teenage age children begin to sweat with the expressed smell. It is the evidence of hormonal changes, puberty. Except these reasons, the increased perspiration can be observed at violations of the autonomic nervous system, a heart, renal or liver failure, at tuberculosis, the lowered immunity, at intake of some drugs. If inspection at the doctor did not detect any diseases and the child is healthy, then most likely he sweats because of overheating. Perhaps, the humidity indoors increased, closeness. It is necessary to adjust an optimum microclimate. Air temperature has to be about +20 °C, and humidity - 40-60%. It is necessary to air the children's bedroom before going to bed. The bed is of great importance. Under a down blanket and a pillow can be very hot. The pajamas has to be only from natural fabric. Many parents too warmly dress children on walks. The child should be dressed, being guided by himself. Of course, the babies lying in a carriage need to be dressed a little more warmly, than mobile kids which run and are quickly warmed.