What causes hot flashes and night sweats?
Disease description:
After waking up, the bedding is always damp and moist, and there is spontaneous sweating during the day as well. Sometimes the face also becomes flushed. People say it's hot flashes. I would like to ask, what causes hot flashes and night sweats?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. He Haochen
Hot flashes and night sweats typically manifest as periodic episodes of body heat accompanied by excessive sweating, which may be related to several possible causes:
1. Yin deficiency with hyperactive fire: This is a common cause of hot flashes and night sweats, potentially resulting from excessive fatigue, irregular lifestyle habits, or other factors that deplete the body's qi and blood, leaving the liver and kidneys insufficiently nourished.
2. Qi and blood deficiency: If a patient has a congenital weak constitution or irregular eating habits, it may lead to insufficient qi and blood, which can in turn trigger hot flashes and night sweats.
3. Endocrine disorders: Conditions such as hyperthyroidism, in which excessive thyroid hormone secretion leads to sympathetic nervous system activation, may also cause hot flashes and night sweats.
4. Female menopause: Due to a significant decline in estrogen levels, women may experience symptoms of hot flashes and night sweats during menopause.
Patients with concerns are advised to seek timely medical consultation.
