What causes night sweats in women, and what should be done about it?
Disease description:
My wife has been experiencing severe night sweats lately—her clothes get completely soaked. I'd like to know what might be causing this and what we should do about it?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Ding Yu
Night sweats in women may result from physical weakness caused by excessive mental stress or extreme fatigue. Under a doctor's guidance, patients can take qi-tonifying medications for regulation, such as Liuwei Dihuang Pills or Qiju Dihuang Pills. Alternatively, night sweats might be due to diabetes causing endocrine disorders. In such cases, blood sugar-lowering medications can be used under medical supervision, with common options including acarbose and metformin.
