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2 year old son sweats on his head easily a lot and skin is clammy but is healthy otherwise. what can cause this?

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See cardiologist: Some children sweat more than others depending sweat glands number and activity but they are healthy .The child with breathing or heart problem also sweat lot or for other health reason .As your child is healthy ,to be at ease , get him checked by your doctor and cardiologist , if need get treated in time .

Answered 7/15/2016

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