Q My thyroid and basic tests all came back normal at the hospital, but I still soak through my clothes with sweat every night. Can Korean medicine help with sweating that doesn't show up on tests?
A If dangerous causes have been ruled out, sweating that stems from functional imbalances that don't clearly show up on test results is common. This kind of sweating is an area where Korean medicine treatment, which regulates the whole body's yin-yang balance, tends to show its strength.
Detailed Answer
Normal results on thyroid and other basic tests are a good sign that dangerous causes have been ruled out (though depending on symptoms, further tests for tuberculosis, lymphoma, etc. may still be needed). Even without a clear disease, disruption of the autonomic nervous system's control of body temperature and sweating, or a lack of body fluids, can cause night sweats — this kind of functional sweating that doesn't show up well on tests is real.
Our Korean Medicine Clinic's Perspective
Korean medicine is well suited to addressing functional imbalances that don't show up in numbers. By replenishing depleted fluids, lowering risen heat to balance yin and yang, and reinforcing the energy that holds sweat in place, it is possible to reduce night sweats that soak through clothes even when nothing shows up on tests.
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