Why do I sweat when I have a cold at night?

Some friends who have a cold will sweat when they sleep at night. From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, this is mainly caused by excessive internal heat in the body. It is recommended to nourish yin and reduce internal heat through diet, or take some Danggui Liuhuang Decoction appropriately.

1. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that sweating at night when sleeping due to a cold is mainly a symptom of night sweats caused by yin deficiency and excessive fire. It is recommended to nourish yin and reduce fire. You can take Danggui Liuhuang Decoction with modifications and drink plenty of water.

2. Colds are generally caused by viral or bacterial infections after overwork or cold. The body is already tired, and coupled with the invasion of the disease, the body is actively defending and killing pathogens. The body may have a slight fever, so you will sweat. Sometimes taking some pain-relieving cold medicine can also cause sweating. Pay attention to rest and avoid overwork and cold. Eat a light diet and avoid eating spicy foods.

3. If you have a cold and sweat at night, you must change your wet clothes and wipe your body in time to avoid bacterial infection again and recover your health as soon as possible. When you have a cold or fever, a lot of water, electrolytes, vitamins and other nutrients will be lost, so you should maintain a balanced diet, drink plenty of water, and eat fresh fruits and vegetables.