People sweat three times, and their lives are thinner than paper! These 3 types of sweat are the body's cry for help, the second may be cancer, and the third may be related to stroke......
Sweating is a normal physiological function of the human body, a product of yang energy transpiration and yin jin from the intestines, and also a manifestation of the physiological function of yang qi and yin jin of the human body.
When the human body is in a physiological state of yin and yang balance, it is often not often sweating profusely, and there will be no uncomfortable symptoms.
However, if you are not hot and have not moved much, but you are still sweating, or you used to sweat a lot, but now you suddenly sweat a surge, you have to beware of illness-
The sweating of such patients is not affected by factors such as cold and hot weather, and they will sweat from time to time, even if they stay still, they will sweat non-stop; Sweating more after activity is called self-sweating.
It is often accompanied by symptoms such as qi deficiency, fatigue, mental exhaustion, loss of appetite, and susceptibility to colds.
Common diseases: hyperthyroidism, diabetes, hypoglycemia, most of them have the appearance of sweating profusely.
Causes: Yang deficiency or qi deficiency, lack of self-sanitation, and poor pore closure.
Coping method: For those who are deficient in qi and sweating, it is advisable to replenish qi and strengthen the surface.
1. Eat more foods that have the effect of replenishing qi, such as red dates, yams, glutinous rice, chicken, beef, etc.
2. Under the guidance of a physician, use qi-tonifying drugs, such as ginseng, astragalus, etc., to enhance qi and blood in the body.
3. Moderate exercise, such as tai chi, Baduanjin, etc., to strengthen the guard table.
4. Avoid overwork and staying up late, and maintain good living habits every day.
When you sleep at night, you sweat a lot, and when you wake up, you stop sweating, just like a robber, and you go out at night, which is figuratively called "night sweats".
Note: Sweating due to the high temperature and thick quilt in the bedroom is a normal phenomenon, not night sweats.
Common diseases: infections (tuberculosis) as well as endocrine, neurological diseases, and even malignancies (lymphoma is common).
Etiology: If accompanied by low-grade fever in the afternoon, red cheeks, fever in the hands and feet, and weight loss, it belongs to yin deficiency and internal heat night sweats, which is generally more common in people with yin deficiency and fire and long-term illness.
Coping method: For those with yin deficiency and night sweats, it is advisable to nourish yin and reduce fire.
1. Eat more foods that have the effect of nourishing yin, such as black sesame, walnuts, white fungus, lilies, pears, etc.
2. Yin nourishing drugs, such as Ophiopogon vulgaris, Yuzhu, etc., can be used under the guidance of a physician to replenish the yin fluid in the body.
3. Avoid eating greasy, spicy and irritating foods, so as not to aggravate the symptoms of yin deficiency and fire.
4. Maintain a good mindset and avoid excessive mood swings to reduce internal fire.
Partial sweating, commonly known as "half body sweating", can be manifested as sweating on the upper body and no sweating on the lower body, or sweating on the left half of the body and no sweating on the right half of the body.
Common diseases: more common in patients with muscle atrophy, stroke and paraplegia, sweating is common on the unaffected side of the body.
Etiology: Qi and blood disharmony, blood stasis blockage, wind and phlegm obstruction.
Coping method: Seek medical attention for examination and treatment in time.
Middle-aged and elderly people may sweat excessively, which may be a precursor to stroke, especially to be vigilant against the occurrence of unstable balance, abnormal vision, crooked corners of the mouth, limb weakness, and slurred speech.
Weather above 30°C is the peak period for stroke incidence, and middle-aged and elderly people with hypertension, hyperlipidemia or other cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases should pay special attention.
What is it about not sweating without exercising, but sweating when you move?
If normal sweating is normal, but sweating is always frequent or often nervous, it may be related to hepatobiliary dampness and heat; If it is manifested as sweating after eating or sweating in the hands and feet, it is related to the dampness and heat of the spleen and stomach.
For these two types of problems, Angelica Liuhuang decoction can be used as the basic prescription to treat the evil of dampness and heat.
If the liver and gallbladder are mainly damp and hot, it can be combined with Yinchen Wuling San; If the spleen and stomach are mainly damp and hot, it can be paired with bamboo leaf gypsum soup.
Sweat is basically made up of water, so you need to replenish water in time after sweating a lot. Be careful not to rush out of thirst, and it is recommended to drink in small sips and many times.
Sweating loses electrolytes, of which potassium can regulate intracellular osmotic pressure and acid-base balance, maintain myocardial function, and make the heart beat regular, which can be replenished by eating green leafy vegetables or fruits.
Lost sodium can be replenished by drinking light salt water.
When the body temperature rises and sweating is severe, in addition to replenishing water, you can also physically cool down, such as blowing a fan, drinking cold drinks, washing hands and face, etc., to reduce the loss of water from the root.