What causes men to sweat?
Recently, men's health issues have become one of the hot topics, especially the symptom of "sweating" has attracted widespread attention. Sweating may be caused by a variety of factors, including physiological and pathological causes. This article will combine the hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days to provide you with a detailed analysis of the common causes of men's sweating and provide structured data for reference.
1. Physiological reasons

Physiological sweating is usually related to the environment, emotions or living habits. The following are common causes:
| Reason | Description |
|---|---|
| High temperature environment | In summer or in high-temperature environments, the body regulates body temperature through sweating |
| strenuous exercise | Metabolism speeds up after exercise and sweat glands secrete vigorously |
| emotional stress | Emotional fluctuations such as anxiety and stress stimulate the sympathetic nervous system |
| dietary stimulation | Spicy foods, alcohol, or caffeine may trigger excessive sweating |
2. Pathological causes
If you still experience frequent sweating after eliminating physiological factors, you need to be alert to the following possible diseases:
| disease type | accompanying symptoms |
|---|---|
| Hyperthyroidism | Heart palpitations, weight loss, hand tremors |
| diabetes | Polydipsia and polyuria, fatigue, and wounds that are difficult to heal |
| cardiovascular disease | Chest tightness, chest pain, difficulty breathing |
| menopausal syndrome | Hot flashes, mood swings, sexual dysfunction |
| Infectious diseases | Fever, fatigue, local pain |
3. Analysis from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine
According to the recent popularity of the topic of TCM health preservation, sweating in TCM theory is mainly related to the following syndrome types:
| Certificate type | Performance characteristics | Conditioning suggestions |
|---|---|---|
| Spontaneous sweating due to qi deficiency | Sweating easily during the day, worsening after activity | Astragalus, Codonopsis pilosula and other qi-tonifying herbs |
| Yin deficiency and night sweats | Sweating at night, five upset stomachs and fever | Yin-nourishing medicinal materials such as Ophiopogon japonicus and Radix Rehmanniae |
| Yang deficiency and cold sweat | Sweating, chills, and lukewarm limbs | Cinnamon, aconite and other warming yang herbs |
4. Countermeasures and suggestions
1.Adjustments to lifestyle habits:Maintain moderate exercise, wear breathable clothing, and avoid consuming irritating foods before bed.
2.Diet conditioning:Eat more foods that strengthen the spleen and qi, such as yams, lilies, and red dates, and reduce high-fat and high-sugar diets.
3.Medical examination:If you have unexplained sweating for more than 2 weeks, it is recommended to conduct thyroid function, blood sugar testing and other tests.
4.Psychological adjustment:Relieve stress through meditation, deep breathing, etc., and seek professional psychological consultation if necessary.
5. Latest research data (hot spots in the past 10 days)
According to new media reports in the health field, the problem of male sweating presents the following new trends:
| research institute | discover | sample size |
|---|---|---|
| Peking University School of Medicine | The incidence of sweating among people who stay up late for a long time is 47% higher than those who have a normal schedule | 2,000 cases |
| Shanghai Ruijin Hospital | 23.5% of people who recovered from COVID-19 developed symptoms of persistent hyperhidrosis | 1,500 cases |
| Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine | The effective rate of acupuncture in treating menopausal sweating can reach 82.6% | 300 cases |
Conclusion:Sweating in men may be a warning signal from the body, and it needs to be judged comprehensively based on specific symptoms. It is recommended to rule out environmental factors first. If symptoms persist or worsen, seek medical examination in time. Recent health topics have shown that the stress of modern life and poor work and rest are important reasons for the problem of sweating in younger people. It is particularly important to maintain a regular work and rest schedule and a balanced diet.
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