[tri-med] Re: Night sweats

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Debbie"
> Claire wakes up every night covered in sweat... often she is sweaty from
> naps too.

It could be many things Debbie,
A few of the most obvious with our kids that come to mind are
1) a heart condition
2) apnea
3) autonomic nervous system issues
4) reflux
a little less common, but possible, is low blood sugars (how long since she
has eaten). If she is on continuous feeds it can be an indication that the
rate is on the high side for her body to cope with.

Alex sweats profusely when he is asleep most nights - his is related to his
autonomic nervous system, more specifically its related to Shapiro's
syndrome.

In Alex's case when he is like this, if I take his temperature its actually
lower than normal (meaning its not because he is hot), he is also usually
bradycardic (slow heart rate), hypotensive (low blood pressure) and he can
be having lowish sats from hypopnea (very shallow breathing).

A lot of our kids seem to do this and its not a major issue - just be aware
that just because she is sweating it doesn't mean she is hot, feel her and
if necessary take her temperature. I actually add an extra blanket when Alex
starts sweating.

Alex is extreme with his autonomic responses and it can (and often does)
become a major issue for him - but thats very unusual on the whole. So don't
think Claire will be the same.

No answers but a few thoughts to play detective with....

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