What causes night sweats and what can be done about them?

Aug 24, 2022 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

Night sweats during sleep—every time I wake up, more than half of the pillow is wet—which is very troubling. I would like to understand what causes night sweats and what can be done about it.

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Ding Yu
Nighttime sweating may be caused by menopause in women or andropause in men. It could also occur in individuals with endocrine disorders, emotional disturbances, or autonomic nervous system dysfunction who may experience excessive sweating at night. It is recommended to consider using traditional Chinese patent medicines such as Erzhi Wan, Zhibai Dihuang Wan, or Liuwei Dihuang Wan, which can effectively alleviate symptoms.