Why do I feel hot and sweaty when I sleep at night?

Recently I have observed that my child often sweats while sleeping at night. The weather is not hot and the temperature is not high. I heard from the elderly that this is called night sweats, which is a problem with the child's body. This situation will occur when the body is weak. So what's the matter with feeling hot and sweating when sleeping at night? We need to find out the real reason because we are afraid of delaying the physical development of children. Such problems need to be taken seriously because they may cause other diseases at any time. So pay more attention to observation and then analyze the reasons.

Sweating while sleeping and no sweating after waking up is called night sweats.

Yin deficiency is a term in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Refers to the pathological phenomenon of deficiency of essence, blood or body fluid. It is seen in patients who suffer from internal depletion of yin fluid due to overwork, long-term illness or fever. Because Yin deficiency cannot control fire, the strong fire will burn the Yin fluid and make it more deficient. The two often affect each other. The main symptoms of Yin deficiency are fever in the five parts of the body or hot flashes in the afternoon, night sweats, red cheeks, weight loss, and a red tongue with little coating.

Yang deficiency is the TCM term corresponding to Yin deficiency. Refers to the pathological phenomenon of Yang Qi deficiency. Yang Qi has the function of warming the limbs and internal organs. If Yang is deficient, the body's functions will be impaired and signs of deficiency and cold will easily appear. Common ones include Wei Yang deficiency, spleen Yang deficiency, kidney Yang deficiency, etc. The main symptoms of Yang deficiency are fear of cold, cold limbs, pale complexion, loose stools, clear and long urine, and deep, weak pulse.

The treatment should be to nourish yin and clear away heat, with Liuwei Dihuang Pills and Yiyin Decoction. For those with excessive fire, use Danggui Liuhuang Decoction.

Sweating is a kind of protection for the body, and there are many reasons for night sweats. In addition to the air circulation in the sleeping environment and whether the bedding is breathable, some diseases such as tuberculosis, endocarditis or malignant tumors such as lymphoma may cause night sweats. In addition, endocrine disorders, such as patients with diabetes and hyperthyroidism, as well as people with emotional disorders and autonomic nervous system disorders, may also cause profuse sweating at night.

To sum up, this is some introduction about why we sweat when we sleep at night. We understand that this is what Chinese medicine calls Yin deficiency, and it needs to be treated with medication. However, considering the child, we must choose the appropriate medication for treatment according to the child's age. Also pay attention to indoor air circulation, ensure appropriate temperature, and regulate endocrine disorders.