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Could Cold Sweat On Head, Teething And Bowel Problems Be Related?

My 4month old is having a cold sweat only on her head....she is also teething and having an issue moving her bowels I have gotten her to have an easier time with the bowel move,ends since I started her on prunes...could this all be related or should I be worried
Mon, 13 Jul 2015
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Hi
Welcome to the HCM

I completely understand your concerns but don't worry. In infants the body temperature regulation which occurs by hypothalamus in brain is not mature. So, many infants have a tendency to sweat excessively especially over head and neck. This improves gradually with age and do not need any specific therapy.

The bowel movements can also vary greatly in frequency, consistency and colour every few days in the same infant. If the child is comfortable, feeding well and growth is good then nothing needs to be done. Only thing is regular feeds. If you are giving formula feeds instead of breastfeeding, then check for proper hygiene and dilution. Many a times, dehydration can be the reason for constipation in infants.

It's not advisable to introduce complementary feeds before 6 months of age. So wait for now on any introduction of feeds.
Hopefully this will help you.

I will be glad to answer any further questions.
Take care
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Could Cold Sweat On Head, Teething And Bowel Problems Be Related?

Hi Welcome to the HCM I completely understand your concerns but don t worry. In infants the body temperature regulation which occurs by hypothalamus in brain is not mature. So, many infants have a tendency to sweat excessively especially over head and neck. This improves gradually with age and do not need any specific therapy. The bowel movements can also vary greatly in frequency, consistency and colour every few days in the same infant. If the child is comfortable, feeding well and growth is good then nothing needs to be done. Only thing is regular feeds. If you are giving formula feeds instead of breastfeeding, then check for proper hygiene and dilution. Many a times, dehydration can be the reason for constipation in infants. It s not advisable to introduce complementary feeds before 6 months of age. So wait for now on any introduction of feeds. Hopefully this will help you. I will be glad to answer any further questions. Take care