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Are You Experiencing Night Sweats? Could It Be Dohanjeung? Don't Ignore It Anymore.

Have you ever experienced night sweats so severe that your bedding becomes damp? Even when it's not hot, sweating profusely during sleep leaves the body more fatigued and uncomfortable, leading to repeated nights of poor sleep. You might be searching for terms like "constant night sweats" out of concern that you may have Dohanjeung. These night sweats are more than just an inconvenience; they can be an important signal from your body.

💡 [Key Answer] The 3 most common reasons for night sweats: ① Autonomic nervous system imbalance / ② Deficiency of body fluids or energy (Yin deficiency or Qi deficiency) / ③ Body heat caused by stress and overwork (Upper heat, lower cold) Dalimchae Korean Medicine Clinic provides a comfortable night free of sweats by restoring the body's fundamental balance through a constitution-improvement treatment approach.

Sweating is a natural physiological phenomenon to regulate body temperature. However, excessive sweating during sleep when it's not hot or after no exercise is called 'Dohanjeung (盗汗)' in Korean medicine. 'Dohan' implies that sweat flows secretly, like a thief entering at night. This type of sweat is more than a simple discomfort; it can be a warning sign for low vitality, autonomic nervous system imbalance, and functional abnormalities of internal organs. Often, people only realize they've sweated after waking up, and sweating during daytime naps is also diagnosed as Dohanjeung.

Dohanjeung can occur due to various reasons, classified into three main types in Korean medicine:

• Autonomic Nervous System Imbalance: When the balance is broken due to stress, overwork, or irregular lifestyle, the sympathetic nervous system becomes hyperactive, maintaining body tension even at night and leading to excessive perspiration. This creates a vicious cycle of poor sleep quality and increased daytime fatigue.
• Yin or Qi Deficiency: Korean medicine views night sweats as a result of lacking Yin (moisture and fluids) or Qi (energy). A lack of Yin fluids leads to relatively hyperactive Yang energy (heat), creating "empty heat" (虚熱), which the body tries to cool by sweating at night. Lack of Qi weakens the ability to regulate pores, causing excessive sweat. This is often deeply related to declining kidney function.
• Heat from Stress and Overwork (Upper Heat, Lower Cold): Chronic stress and overwork burden liver function and generate unnecessary body heat, leading to 'Upper Heat, Lower Cold' (上熱下寒), where heat concentrates in the upper body or head. This heat is released through night sweats.

At Dalimchae Korean Medicine Clinic, we approach Dohanjeung not just as a sweat problem, but from the perspective of restoring the balance and function of the entire body. For Dohanjeung that isn't easily improved by medication or where no specific abnormality is found in Western medical tests, it is crucial to identify the root cause through Korean medical diagnosis and implement personalized treatment suited to the individual's constitution and symptoms.

A systematic review and meta-analysis of herbal medicine treatment for hyperhidrosis, published in the Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology & Dermatology in 2022, confirmed that the effective rate of herbal treatment was statistically significantly higher than that of the Western medicine control group (p<0.05), with fewer side effects. This study suggests that herbal medicine can be an effective and safe treatment for improving hyperhidrosis.

Furthermore, a 2021 study titled Herbal Medicine Treatment for Persistent Night Sweats in Soyangin Patients: A Retrospective Case Series, published in Korea Journal Central, reported significant improvement in night sweats in 6 Soyangin patients after 4-9 weeks of exclusive herbal medicine treatment. The researchers concluded that this shows personalized herbal treatment based on Korean medical diagnosis can be effective for chronic Dohanjeung. These research data support the scientific basis of the constitution-improvement treatment pursued by Dalimchae Korean Medicine Clinic as an "Incheon Dohanjeung Clinic."

Dalimchae Korean Medicine Clinic focuses on the principle of constitution improvement in treating Dohanjeung. The goal is not simply to suppress symptoms but to reorganize the internal environment so the body can maintain a healthy state on its own.

Creating a body where symptoms don't just turn off, but don't turn back on. This is the constitution improvement Dalimchae seeks. Sweating is a signal that the immune system and autonomic nervous system have weakened. Dalimchae's treatment improves this weak state and restores the harmony of organ functions to recover original healthy vitality. Through this, we cool unnecessary internal heat (Cheong-yeol), supplement deficient fluids (Bo-eum), and boost weakened energy (Bo-gi), normalizing pore regulation to stop constant night sweats. Constitution-improvement treatment can be particularly effective for postpartum night sweats or childhood night sweats due to weakness.

If you meet 3 or more of the following, it is recommended to consult a specialist for Dohanjeung.

• Frequently sweating profusely on the head or back within 1 hour of falling asleep.
• Waking up at night due to sweat 2 or more times a week.
• Sweat trickling out during the day without reason, even when not hot or active.
• Feeling extremely fatigued and lethargic after sweating.
• Feeling dry in the mouth, throat, or skin.
• Accompanied by anxiety, restlessness, or heart palpitations.
• Night sweats accompanied by cold or numb hands and feet.
• Poor sleep quality, insomnia, or feeling unrefreshed after sleep.
• Usually under high stress or overworking.

3 or more items → Suspected autonomic imbalance and low-stamina Dohanjeung → Review combined Korean medical treatment 5 or more items → High possibility of chronic Dohanjeung → Recommended immediate visit to Dalimchae Korean Medicine Clinic Incheon

Q. Does it only happen at night? A. Dohanjeung mainly refers to sweating during sleep, but it can appear alongside "self-sweating" (自汗), where sweat occurs even while still during the day. It varies by cause and type.

Q. Can it stop naturally? A. Temporary sweats from stress or fatigue may improve with rest and lifestyle changes. However, if night sweats are persistent and causing discomfort, it may be a sign of internal imbalance, making it important to find and treat the root cause.

Q. How long does herbal treatment take? A. Treatment duration varies significantly by constitution, severity, and accompanying conditions. Usually, several weeks to months of consistent treatment are required. Dalimchae adjusts personalized prescriptions by monitoring the patient's condition throughout.

Q. Can my severe fatigue be treated along with it? A. Yes, night sweats are often accompanied by other autonomic symptoms like chronic fatigue, sleep disorders, and anxiety. Dalimchae's constitution-improvement treatment helps manage these symptoms holistically by improving overall physical function.

Night sweats are not a problem to be endured. You no longer have to ignore the signals your body has been sending. When approached correctly, the body responds faster than you think. Bring your symptoms as they are. Dalimchae Korean Medicine Clinic will find the cause together.

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This health information was compiled by Dalimchae medical staff based on frequently asked questions in the clinic. Medical Supervision | Min Jihong, Korean Medicine Doctor (Skin Symptoms Column), Dalimchae Korean Medicine Clinic Incheon #Dohanjeung #NightSweats #SweatingAtNight #ConstitutionImprovement #IncheonDohanjeungClinic #IncheonKoreanMedicineClinic #AutonomicNervousSystem #SleepDisorder Immunity - Restorative Therapy - Weakness Improvement