A 37-year-old woman experiences night sweats; what could be the cause?
Disease description:
My sister is 37. I stayed overnight with her today, and I noticed she always sweats excessively at night. What could be the cause of night sweats in a 37-year-old woman?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. He Haochen
A 37-year-old woman experiencing night sweats may be affected by poor sleeping conditions at night. Factors such as high room temperature, poor air circulation, unhygienic environment, or non-breathable bedding can all contribute to these symptoms. Night sweats may also be caused by menopause. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) diagnosis, this condition is often identified as kidney yin deficiency. Left Returning Pill (Zuo Gui Wan) is commonly used for regulation, but must be taken under a doctor's supervision. For persistent night sweats, timely treatment with yin-nourishing and heat-clearing herbal medicines is recommended—for example, Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan—which can effectively improve the condition.
