Why do I sweat in autumn?

Sweating in autumn is often night sweats. The weather is relatively dry in autumn, and the physical constitution is prone to certain problems, which are often accompanied by symptoms such as irritability and fever. There are many reasons for excessive sweating in the human body, including some bad living habits and some diseases, such as tuberculosis, diabetes, and colds, which may cause such symptoms.

What are night sweats?

Night sweats is a disease name in traditional Chinese medicine. It is a symptom characterized by abnormal sweating after falling asleep and stopping sweating after waking up. "Dao" means stealing. Ancient doctors used the sneaky activities of thieves at night to describe this disease. That is, every time people fall asleep or just close their eyes and are about to fall asleep, sweat leaks out like a thief.

Frequent night sweats may indicate a disease

1. Tuberculosis

Night sweats are one of the symptoms of tuberculosis poisoning. It is the result of the toxins of tuberculosis bacteria and their metabolites stimulating the central nervous system, leading to dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system.

2. Diabetes

The main reason for excessive sweating in diabetic patients is autonomic nervous system dysfunction and sympathetic nerve excitement, which leads to increased secretion of sweat glands. Secondly, increased blood sugar metabolism rate is also one of the reasons for excessive sweating in diabetic patients.

3. Tumor

Night sweats are also a common symptom in patients with cancer, such as lymphoma. If you find that in addition to night sweats, you are also experiencing weight loss, constant fatigue, and swollen lymph nodes, you need to consider the possibility of lymphoma and see a doctor as soon as possible.

4. Cardiovascular disease

It is understood that obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, etc. can increase the risk of night sweats in women, and these diseases will increase cardiovascular risks.

5. Other diseases

In addition, diseases such as hypertension, menopausal syndrome, hypoglycemia, systemic lupus erythematosus, endocarditis, as well as physical weakness, mental tension, and psychological pressure after surgery may cause night sweats. However, most night sweats are caused by autonomic nervous system dysfunction, and its pathogenesis is mainly due to abnormal excitement of the sympathetic nerves.