Question
What disease is it when a child sweats at night while sleeping?
Answer
Night sweats can be caused by Qi deficiency or Yin deficiency. If the night sweats are due to Qi deficiency, it is usually because of poor vascular dilation function, and can be adjusted with the Bu Zhong Yi Qi Decoction formula. For night sweats caused by insufficient heart blood, which leads to palpitations and poor sleep, it is advisable to tonify blood and nourish the heart, using the Gui Pi Decoction formula. If the night sweats are due to a Yin deficiency constitution, leading to body heat and sweating, Liu Wei Di Huang Wan formula can be used to improve the condition. In cases where Yin deficiency and fire are excessive, causing restlessness and heat in the five centers, it is recommended to nourish Yin and reduce fire using Dang Gui Li Huang Decoction formula. However, it is still advised to consult a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner for diagnosis before taking medication to improve the condition.