Excessive sweating after yang deficiency
Jan 17, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Guo Xiheng
Introduction
"Yanghou" refers to the condition after being infected with the novel coronavirus. Excessive sweating following a SARS-CoV-2 infection may result from factors such as mental stress, the viral infection itself, hyperthyroidism, or other causes. This symptom can be managed and improved through daily care, medication, and other treatments. Patients should also improve their lifestyle habits, maintain regular作息 (daily routines), and promptly change clothes after sweating to avoid catching a chill.
“Post-yang” refers to the period after infection with the novel coronavirus. Experiencing night sweats or spontaneous sweating after contracting the virus may be caused by factors such as mental stress, novel coronavirus infection, hyperthyroidism, and others. These symptoms can be improved through daily care, medications, and other treatments.
1. Mental Stress
During infection with the novel coronavirus, patients who are overly concerned about their health may experience significant mental stress. This can lead to excessive activation of the sympathetic nervous system, increasing sweat gland secretion and resulting in spontaneous sweating. Appropriate relaxation, maintaining a calm mindset, and avoiding anxiety can help alleviate these symptoms.
2. Novel Coronavirus Infection
After contracting the novel coronavirus, persistent high fever may cause the body to sweat excessively in an attempt to lower body temperature. Wearing heavy clothing during winter can worsen this sweating. Symptoms can be relieved by appropriately reducing clothing layers and using warm water sponge baths. If body temperature exceeds 38.5°C, medications such as acetaminophen tablets or enteric-coated aspirin tablets should be taken as directed by a physician.
3. Hyperthyroidism
Patients with pre-existing hyperthyroidism may experience increased spontaneous sweating after contracting the novel coronavirus. Due to naturally overactive thyroid function and excessive production of thyroid hormones, the body remains in a state of high metabolism, which can trigger excessive sweating. Treatment should include antithyroid medications such as methimazole tablets or carbimazole tablets, taken as prescribed by a doctor.
Spontaneous sweating after novel coronavirus infection may also be associated with other conditions such as menopausal syndrome or tuberculosis. Patients should also improve their lifestyle habits, maintain regular sleep patterns, and promptly change clothes after sweating to avoid catching a chill.
