In China, people often cover the quilt with sweating as one of the ways to treat colds, but it is unknown that night sweating will also occur when covering the quilt. So, what exactly is night sweats and can night sweats treat colds? What is the connection between night sweats and sweating? What is the difference between night sweats and sweating? With these questions in mind, read the following article and you will find the answer you want to know.
The difference between sweating under a blanket and night sweats
Sweat can be classified into physiological and pathological types, especially with a high incidence of physiological night sweats in children, which can occasionally make parents particularly nervous. Therefore, it is necessary to master how to distinguish between physiological and pathological night sweats. Physiological night sweats: In childhood, the skin is very tender, contains a lot of moisture, has abundant capillaries, has a strong metabolism, and the autonomic nervous system regulation function is not yet sound, making it easy to sweat during activities. If children engage in excessive physical activity before falling asleep, the metabolic activity of various organs in the body can increase heat production. During sleep, skin blood vessels dilate, sweat gland secretion increases, and sweating profusely is beneficial for heat dissipation. Secondly, eating before bedtime can increase gastrointestinal peristalsis, gastric juice secretion, and sweat gland secretion, which can lead to children sweating more after falling asleep, especially within the first 2 hours of sleep. In addition, if the room temperature is too high, or if the blanket is too thick, or when using an electric blanket, it can cause excessive sweating during sleep.
What is the connection between natural sweating and night sweats
1. Phenomenon
Sweating is an adaptive phenomenon in daily life. The secretory nerves of sweat glands are sympathetic nerves and cholinergic nerve fibers. The sweating center varies among animals, some in the spinal cord, some in the hypothalamus (warm sweating), etc. Night sweats are a syndrome name in traditional Chinese medicine, characterized by abnormal sweating after falling asleep and cessation of sweating upon waking up. 'Thief' means theft, and ancient medical practitioners used the term 'thief' to describe this disease, which refers to the condition where sweat is secretly released like a thief every time a person falls asleep or just closes their eyes and is about to fall asleep
2. Method
Natural sweating is not caused by hot weather, taking antiperspirants, or other stimulating factors, and frequent sweating is called "self sweating". Self sweating is often caused by weak lung qi, insufficient yang defense, and leakage of body fluids, which often accompanies symptoms of yang qi deficiency such as fatigue, weakness, shortness of breath, and fear of cold. Commonly seen in children with rickets and patients with hyperthyroidism. Sweating during night sweats occurs when falling asleep, and stops when waking up. Night sweats are often caused by yin deficiency, which leads to yang hyperactivity and inability of yin to resist yang. The fluid accompanying the body is sweat, so it is often accompanied by symptoms such as restlessness of the five hearts, insomnia, and dry mouth and throat. Commonly seen in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis infiltration.
3. Classification
Sweating is divided into warm sweating, psychogenic sweating, gustatory sweating, and exercise-induced sweating. Night sweats are divided into mild, moderate, and severe types.
4. Reasons
Sweating originates from different sweat centers in animals, some in the spinal cord, some in the hypothalamus (warm sweating), etc. Night sweats can be classified into physiological and pathological types. Any cause or disease that affects the body's temperature regulation center and increases sympathetic nervous system excitability can cause night sweats in children. As parents, we should carefully observe our children and make a comprehensive analysis before making a judgment. We should not blindly take medication to avoid adverse consequences.
Do you feel that you have improved after learning about night sweats and sweating. Only by correctly understanding these relevant knowledge can one be proficient in emergency situations and avoid unnecessary mistakes. To become a little expert in life, learn more about and master them!
