What causes morning body heat and sweating?

Generally, morning body heat accompanied by sweating may be caused by non-pathological factors, or it could result from pathological conditions such as yin deficiency with hyperactivity of fire or qi deficiency. The specific analysis is as follows:

I. Non-disease Factors

This may be due to high ambient temperature or excessive bedding during sleep. It is considered a normal phenomenon and usually resolves on its own by adjusting room temperature or switching to lighter bedcovers.

II. Disease-related Factors

1. Yin Deficiency with Hyperactivity of Fire

The patient may have yin deficiency with hyperactivity of fire, leading to excessive internal heat or insufficient production of bodily fluids (yin), causing evaporation of fluids and resulting in sweating. Treatment under medical guidance may include medications such as Zhibai Dihuang Pills, Baihe Gujin Pills, or Baizi Ren Pills.

2. Qi Deficiency

Qi deficiency may lead to insufficient lung qi and weakened spleen function, impairing the body's vital energy and resulting in morning body heat and sweating. Under a physician's guidance, treatments may include Shenling Baizhu Pills, Renshen Guipi Pills, or Jinkui Shenqi Pills.

In addition, this condition could also be caused by yang deficiency. It is recommended to seek timely medical evaluation to determine the exact cause and receive appropriate treatment.