Elderly people sweating at night are often considered to be suffering from yin deficiency or deficiency of both qi and yin (deficiency of both qi and yin fluids). However, the specific causes need to be decided in the context of the specific conditions of the elderly.
In addition to sweating at night, patients with Yin deficiency syndrome often have symptoms such as flushed cheeks, dry throat, hot heart (heat in the palms and feet, and self-consciousness of heat in the heart and chest), and hot flashes (a burst of heat).
In addition to night sweating, patients with qi and yin deficiency are often accompanied by depression, dry mouth and sore throat, excessive sweating, tightness in the chest, shortness of breath, weakness of the limbs, reluctance to speak, dizziness, etc. If the night sweating does not continue for a long period of time, the elderly may experience a lot of symptoms.
If the elderly night sweating is not relieved for a long time or accompanied by other discomforts, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time.