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Sweat in hands and foot
My kid is 6 months old. She gets her hands and foot sweat at room temperature, at the same time nobody else is swesting.
At tines when we keep the ac on she still has wet hands and foot,legs.
What could be the reason for the same and what care shall i take to not get her sweat. Her mom do have the same problem since childhood.
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Sweating of hands and feet are normal.
If there is excessive sweating rule out other causes like thyroid and diabetes.
Obesity also may cause sweating .
Add multivitamins and calcium supplements and consult a dermatologist
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Oh I need to study this subject . I could have considered environmental factors &hormonal factors if you did not give history of similar problem in mother . This needs review so at present I am unable to help you today .
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Diaphoresis or excessive sweating is often a side effect of this increased metabolic rate.
Reasons can be either mild to severe infections/congenital heart problems.
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Better to get a Physical examination done asap.
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Dr. Raktima Chakrabarti
Pediatrician
27 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Can be normal but can be due to problems of thyroid
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Thyroid function test if not done at birth
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Plz do online consultation once you get the report
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Dr. Devaraja
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Coimbatore
It can be hyperhidrosis, for 6 months old kid please wait and watch . Check sugars and thyroid levels .
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Dermatologist opinion
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi,
Sweating is normal in the babies.
Nothing to worry.
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Give a regular massage and bath.
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