Night Sweats

Since night sweats have many causes, treatment starts by ruling out and confirming dangerous or underlying causes such as tuberculosis, lymphoma, thyroid issues, or low blood sugar. If no dangerous cause is found, the process moves through replenishing depleted fluids and lowering risen heat to restore balance, combined with managing evening habits, sleep, and bedroom environment to prevent sweating and recurrence.

Our Korean Medicine Clinic's Perspective

Dongjedang generally takes a four-stage approach, with particular emphasis on fluids and yin-yang balance for night sweats. (1) Replenish the depleted fluids and source of life energy to build a foundation for suppressing heat at night; (2) Lower risen heat and redistribute disrupted circulation evenly to balance yin and yang; (3) Stabilize the regulation that lets sweat leak out; (4) Consolidate recovery so restful sleep and good condition are maintained at night. The weight of each stage is customized based on pulse diagnosis findings.