Why does rickets cause excessive sweating?

Written by Yan Xin Liang
Pediatrics
Updated on September 01, 2024
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Rickets, also known as Vitamin D deficiency rickets, is a chronic systemic nutritional disease characterized by bone lesions caused by insufficient Vitamin D in infants, children, or adolescents, leading to disturbances in calcium and phosphorus metabolism. The main features of this disease are incomplete calcification of the long bone epiphyses, cartilage plates, and bone tissue due to Vitamin D deficiency, resulting in incomplete osteogenic calcification. This disease is generally seen in infants under two years of age, particularly common in infants aged 3-18 months. Due to the lack of Vitamin D, the disease can present symptoms such as excessive night sweating, irritability, restlessness, crying, and cradle cap. Therefore, the excessive sweating associated with this disease is mainly caused by a deficiency in Vitamin D.

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Written by Qiu Xin Hui
Traditional Chinese Medicine
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What department should I go to for excessive sweating?

Excessive sweating can occur for many reasons in traditional Chinese medicine, such as disharmony between ying and wei, deficiency in both qi and blood, and hyperactivity of fire due to yin deficiency, among other conditions. It is advisable to visit a hospital and see a traditional Chinese medicine doctor for a direct diagnosis. The doctor will diagnose using the four diagnostic methods: observation, listening and smelling, questioning, and pulse-taking, and then treat the patient by differentiating the syndrome to select the appropriate medications for adjustment. Excessive sweating is a common issue and requires special attention to diet in daily life. It's recommended to eat a light diet and avoid spicy, dry, irritating, and heat-inducing foods. (Specific medications should be used under the guidance of a doctor.)

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What tea should a man who is physically weak and sweats a lot drink?

Men with physical weakness can drink teas that replenish Qi and blood, which can help nourish the kidneys and regulate overall health. Some options include teas made from Astragalus, Ginseng, Codonopsis, Goji berries, Red dates, and Ginger. They can also consume beef, mutton, sheep kidneys, pork, eel, etc. It's important to exercise regularly and avoid spicy and greasy foods. Consuming fresh fruits and vegetables, ensuring adequate rest, getting plenty of sleep, avoiding staying up late, and abstaining from alcohol and smoking are also recommended.

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The difference between hyperhidrosis and bromhidrosis

Hyperhidrosis is generally a disease caused by one's own endocrine imbalance or hormonal levels. The most characteristic symptom of this disease is increased sweating, such as excessive sweating from the armpits, groin, or palms, especially after exercise or staying up late, but there is no abnormal odor. Bromhidrosis is a type of hereditary disease, characterized by excessive sweating from both armpits and a strong odor, which can start showing symptoms from puberty. Bromhidrosis cannot be completely eradicated, while hyperhidrosis can be cured through proper medical treatment. The most common treatment for bromhidrosis is surgical removal of the large sweat glands, which can reduce or alleviate the odor, but cannot eradicate it completely.

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What is excessive sweating and night sweats?

The causes of excessive sweating and night sweats are often considered to be due to a relatively weak constitution or frequent staying up late. Other possible reasons might include frequent sexual activities, which can also lead to excessive sweating and night sweats. Therefore, it is initially necessary to use Chinese medicine for conditioning, which can bring about significant improvement. Mainly, medicines that boost qi and nourish yin, such as ginseng and longan, are used. These can effectively replenish yang and qi and provide effective conditioning. In terms of diet, drinking more plain water can also help alleviate gastrointestinal digestion. (Please use medications under the guidance of a doctor.)

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What causes hyperhidrosis?

Hyperhidrosis refers to abnormal excessive sweating either locally or over the entire skin surface that occurs under normal living conditions or circumstances. In Western medicine, hyperhidrosis is primarily attributed to psychological factors, hemiplegia, concussion, and other causes of autonomic nervous damage or dysfunction, as well as some endocrine disorders, such as hyperthyroidism and diabetes. Sometimes, it can also be a symptom accompanying other diseases. The occurrence of hyperhidrosis is linked to an increase in sympathetic nerve impulses that enhance the excitement of sweat glands, leading to excessive sweating. It can also be due to increased nervous tension in the sweat glands, which intensifies the sweating response. Furthermore, excessive sweating can occur with the extensive use of corticosteroids, and it can be categorized into localized sweating and generalized sweating. According to traditional Chinese medicine, there are two types of excessive sweating: spontaneous sweating and night sweating. Spontaneous sweating entails sweating during the day without much physical activity, which worsens with exercise and is associated with qi deficiency. Night sweating occurs during the night and is accompanied by symptoms such as warmth in the palms and soles and irritability, indicating yin deficiency.