Many people sweat easily, regardless of whether they are active or not. On the other hand, there are people who sweat very little. Let’s find out the causes, benefits and harms of these two groups of people from the perspective of modern and traditional medicine.
Is sweating a lot good?
According to Dr. Le Van Dinh, Department of Traditional Medicine, Thu Duc City Hospital (HCMC), the difference in sweating is due to factors such as genetics, nervous system activity and health status.
“Each person’s body has differences in the number and activity of sweat glands. People with strong sweat glands will sweat more and vice versa. In addition, some people have nervous systems that react strongly to stimuli such as temperature, stress or physical activity, while others have weaker reactions. Medical problems can also affect the ability to sweat. Thyroid dysfunction, cardiovascular disease or nervous system problems can lead to abnormal sweating,” said Dr. Van Dinh.
Excessive sweating is a common symptom due to hormonal changes in middle-aged people.
For people who sweat a lot or sweat easily, this will help regulate body temperature effectively, support detoxification and improve skin health. However, excessive sweating can also cause discomfort and loss of confidence, dehydration and electrolyte loss, and the risk of diseases such as endocrine disorders, cardiovascular disease or diseases related to the nervous system.
On the contrary, people who sweat less, although they lose less water, have difficulty regulating body temperature, which can lead to sweat dysfunction and even heat shock.
Diseases related to excessive or little sweating that people need to pay attention to:
Excessive sweating : Localized hyperhidrosis, hyperthyroidism, diabetes, sympathetic nervous system disorders, anxiety disorders...
People who sweat a lot need to : Drink enough water, replenish electrolytes when exercising a lot, maintain personal hygiene, avoid wearing clothes that are too tight or stuffy.
Little sweating : Hypothyroidism, peripheral neuropathy, severe dehydration, sweat gland obstruction.
People who sweat less need to : Drink enough water and avoid overworking in hot environments, improve blood circulation and sweat gland function with gentle exercises such as yoga or massage. If you have symptoms of heat stroke or prolonged fatigue, you should see a doctor.
“There is no perfect level of sweating, a balance is ideal. Sweat needs to be secreted enough to help regulate body temperature but not cause discomfort or affect health,” Dr. Van Dinh affirmed.
Using lotus tea and perilla tea helps stabilize the body and control "perspiration" in traditional medicine.
Perspective from traditional medicine
Doctor Van Dinh said that sweating belongs to the category of "diaphoresis", which is divided into different types of diseases depending on the cause, nature and location of sweating:
Spontaneous sweating : Sweating that occurs naturally while awake, not due to exercise or temperature, often related to qi deficiency or yang deficiency.
Cause : Qi deficiency (insufficient Qi to “contain the surface” - retain sweat); Yang deficiency (weak Yang Qi, unable to protect the surface).
Associated symptoms: Cold fear, fatigue, weak breathing, pale complexion.
Night sweats: Sweating during sleep, stopping when awake.
Cause : Yin deficiency (yin is not enough to control yang, causing yang energy to rise and cause sweating).
Accompanying symptoms : Red cheeks, hot palms/soles, dry mouth, feeling hot inside.
Yellow sweat : Sweat is yellow in color and has an unpleasant odor.
Cause : Heat toxins accumulate over time, affecting blood and body fluids.
“Depending on the cause of the disease, the patient needs to focus on adjusting yin and yang, replenishing qi, strengthening the exterior, or clearing heat and detoxifying. Treatment can be done through medicine, acupuncture, massage, acupressure, etc. In addition, it is necessary to combine a reasonable diet such as: limiting spicy foods, alcohol (avoid stimulating heat evil); increasing cool foods rich in vitamins (cucumber, squash, pennywort). Always keep the body clean, cool and practice gentle exercises suitable for the body type,” Dr. Van Dinh shared.
In traditional Chinese medicine, sweating is not simply a phenomenon of sweating, but also reflects the state of Qi and blood and Yin and Yang in the body. Treatment needs to be comprehensive, combining medicine, acupuncture and lifestyle adjustments.
Source: https://thanhnien.vn/do-mo-hoi-qua-it-hoac-qua-nhieu-bac-si-chi-ra-nguyen-nhan-185250117233141934.htm
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