My 4 year old daughter sweats a lot at night and during her nap, should I consult?

Hello Ma'am,

How is your child's general condition (fever, irritability, appetite, etc)?

Have you noticed any triggers for the sweating (new, warmer or heavier sheets, stressful times, going to bed later than usual, more tired lately, etc.)?

Have you tried any ways to decrease the sweating?

Is this new in the child? How long has this been happening?

Is the sweating present every night?

There are several causes for night sweating. Do you think the child may be suffering from night terrors?

If the sweating is only spontaneous and the child is in good general condition, it should not worry you. If it is persistent and tends to return frequently, or the child's general condition is affected, I would advise you to check with a doctor to find the cause.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Maeva Di-Ré, Student Pharmacist

Supervised by Alexandre Chagnon, Pharmacist

And what does she wear to bed? Does it feel the same even if she's only wearing underwear and we pull back a few blankets?

Okay, thank you for this information! If your daughter maintains a good overall condition, no need to worry. This may pass with time. However, if you notice that she has a fever, or if she seems dehydrated, you should go to a doctor to make sure everything is okay. Put on as little clothing as possible at night, and you might try putting a fan in her room so the wind can cool her down.

I hope this answers your question!

Julien Verreault-Berthelot, pharmacy student

Supervised by Alexandre Chagnon, pharmacist

It feels great! Thanks and you too :)