Is it good or bad for men to experience night sweats while sleeping?
Disease description:
These past two nights while sleeping, I felt as if I keep breaking out in cold sweats, which was very uncomfortable. Is it good or bad for a male to experience cold sweats during sleep at night?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. He Haochen
It is generally not a good sign for men to experience night sweats during sleep, as it may indicate certain health issues. In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), this condition is referred to as "night sweats" (盗汗) and is often associated with multiple factors, including but not limited to kidney deficiency, qi deficiency, insufficient qi and blood, internal heat due to yin deficiency, and internal retention of damp-heat. Night sweats may be caused by insufficient kidney yin, deficiency of primary qi, poor circulation of qi and blood, or invasion of damp-heat pathogens into the body. Additionally, physiological factors such as excessive psychological stress, mental strain, physical exhaustion, and frequent late nights may also lead to night sweats. Long-term night sweats not only result in the loss of essential trace elements from the body but may also cause electrolyte imbalance, which can further lead to problems such as decreased memory. Therefore, men who frequently experience night sweats during sleep should pay timely attention to this issue and consult a doctor to identify the specific cause and receive appropriate treatment.
