Treatment of weakness and sweating

So it is impossible to make an accurate diagnosis based on the symptoms of weakness and sweating alone, and there is no point in talking about any specific treatment plan. Such symptoms are typical of many diseases and conditions of the body, so the doctor prescribes treatment depending on the identified pathology causing the malaise. Moreover, in some cases, treatment as such is not required at all.

If weakness and sweating are caused by physical fatigue, there is no point in seeking help from doctors and taking various medications. It is enough to take a shower, which will help the muscles relax, have a good rest, and get enough sleep. A relaxing massage can also be effective, relieving muscle tension and pain in them after overexertion.

If overwork is caused by professional activity and is regular, it is worth reviewing the daily routine so that the body can rest for a sufficient amount of time and raise the issue of breaks at work (a person engaged in heavy physical labor should be able to rest for 5-15 minutes every hour).

With nervous exhaustion, everything is a little more complicated. If we are talking about intellectual work, the situation is identical to physical exhaustion. You need rest and the right work regimen, allowing the brain and eyes to periodically rest and restore strength. But you can also help the brain work more productively by taking vitamin and mineral complexes containing zinc, boron, iron, magnesium, vitamins A, C, E and, of course, B vitamins, which regulate the nervous system. It is permissible to stimulate the brain and improve its potential with the help of drugs from the nootropic group and dietary supplements based on ginkgo biloba, but in this case, you should first consult a doctor about the possibilities and dangers of such stimulation.

If general weakness is a result of stress, rest and vitamins alone will not be enough to restore normal health. In this case, it makes sense to take sedatives. But even if they do not help, the doctor may additionally prescribe antidepressants, sleeping pills (for sleep disorders due to strong emotions), psychotherapy sessions, hypnosis, psychological assistance.

When weakness and sweating are caused by poor nutrition, you should simply review your diet. Include as many fresh vegetables, fruits, citrus fruits and nuts as possible. Cabbage, carrots, onions and any nuts are considered especially useful for the correct functioning of the brain. You should also pay attention to lemons, bananas, figs, caraway seeds and other healthy foods, pushing fast food, semi-finished products, baked goods made from white flour and sweet soda into the background. It is better to replace the latter with green tea, compotes and fresh juices. It is better to temporarily refuse to eat hot, fried and spicy foods that stimulate sweating.

If we are talking about muscle weakness, then you will have to enrich your diet with protein foods (meat, fish), limiting fat consumption. To improve the functioning of the neuromuscular system, vitamins of group B will be useful.

It is clear that diets that cause a deterioration in general condition, cause weakness and hyperhidrosis, and contribute to a decline in physical and intellectual activity are not the best way to combat excess weight. To normalize your well-being, it is recommended to give up such "hunger strikes" and make your diet as balanced as possible. At first, you will need to adjust your daily routine so that the body gets the opportunity to rest more and restore strength.

Hypodynamia, as a cause of weakness and sweating, is treated by changing the lifestyle. A person will have to love sports, active walks in the fresh air, tourism, swimming, which will stabilize the metabolism, make muscles and nerves stronger, improve mood and outlook on life in general.

If the cause of weakness is illness

Disease is usually spoken of when suspicious symptoms appear not occasionally, but regularly, and are not associated with physical or psycho-emotional overstrain. Although sometimes the same stresses can cause a serious illness, which is depression, and hard physical work with a lack of rest can lead to diseases of muscles, bones, joints, heart. And periodically appearing symptoms can be harbingers of some diseases.

As we can see, everything is relative, so you shouldn't ignore weakness and suddenly increased sweating, especially if they appear even at rest or with slight physical exertion. A visit to the doctor will help clarify the situation, and if necessary, appropriate treatment will be prescribed.

In case of intoxication of the body, depending on its nature and severity, the following may be performed: gastric lavage and enemas, gastrointestinal tract cleansing with enterosorbents, antidote therapy, hemodialysis, taking enzyme preparations, antioxidants, multivitamins, laxatives and rehydration agents. Toxins primarily affect the central nervous system and cardiovascular system, therefore, when neurological and cardiac symptoms appear, doctors prescribe: barbiturates, neuroleptics, cardiac glycosides, drugs to stabilize blood pressure, etc. In severe cases, artificial ventilation of the lungs and other resuscitation measures are performed.

All of the above is also relevant for alcohol poisoning. Chronic intoxication is observed in alcoholism, and acute intoxication is said to occur when a person has miscalculated the dose of alcohol, as a result of which unpleasant symptoms appear after some time: nausea, weakness, dizziness, vomiting, hyperhidrosis, etc.

Overheating of the body can be caused by normal heat or prolonged exposure to active sun rays. In both cases, it is necessary to first lower the body temperature and prevent dehydration: plenty of fluids, antipyretics, cold on the forehead, cool shower, etc.

In case of hypothermia, on the contrary, heat treatment is indicated: warm drinks, wrapping, rubbing the body and limbs with warming compounds, a warm bath. In severe cases of overheating or hypothermia, the victim must be taken to the hospital, where he will be given effective assistance.

In case of insomnia and other sleep disorders that result in weakness and sweating, decreased performance, irritability and other unpleasant symptoms, treatment with sedatives and, in some cases, sleeping pills is indicated. Depending on the cause of sleep disorders, patients are additionally prescribed psychotherapy and hypnosis sessions, physiotherapy procedures, walks in the fresh air, correction of the daily routine and other measures.

By the way, physiotherapy treatment for sleep disorders gives very good results due to a large selection of effective procedures: electrocution with sedative drugs, electrosleep, the effect of galvanic currents on the collar zone, darsonval currents, aero- and oxygen therapy, therapeutic and vibration massage, water procedures, oxygen therapy.

We will not dwell on the treatment of depression, since we have already mentioned it, considering non-pathological causes of weakness, which, ultimately, can lead to illness.

But we can probably dwell a little on deficiency states. We are talking about a lack of useful vitamins and minerals in the body, as a result of which the diagnosis of "avitaminosis" or "anemia" appears in the patient's card. Perhaps these diagnoses will seem insufficient cause for concern to someone, but such conditions significantly affect the patient's well-being, not to mention the fact that they have the most negative impact on the functioning of various organs and systems of the body, and therefore require immediate treatment.

Treatment is rarely limited to dietary correction alone, because vitamins and minerals in food products are not able to cover the daily requirement of our body even in a normal situation, not to mention deficiency conditions. Additionally, doctors prescribe vitamin and vitamin-mineral complexes, but sometimes preference must be given to mono-preparations depending on what the body has a special need for and what, perhaps, is in excess.

We can talk forever about the treatment of cardiovascular pathologies, against which sweating and weakness seem like common symptoms. There are many such pathologies, and even more treatment regimens and names of various drugs. Let us name only some groups of drugs prescribed for diseases of the heart and blood vessels: nitrates, antiarrhythmic drugs, cardiac glycosides, drugs for normalizing blood pressure, lipid-lowering drugs, ACE inhibitors, anticoagulants, diuretics, etc.

Additionally, physiotherapeutic procedures are prescribed: electro- and magnetic therapy, laser treatment, dry gas and radon baths, balneotherapy. Good results are achieved by spa treatment and drinking mineral waters.

In connection with vascular pathologies, surgical treatment is also actively used, with the help of which they treat coronary circulation disorders (stenting, bypass surgery), congenital valve defects (valvuloplasty, artificial valve, etc.), cardiac arrhythmias. Quite often, surgical operations are resorted to in cases of acute myocardial infarction and unstable angina.

Weakness and sweating in infectious diseases and their consequences require complex treatment, including antibiotic therapy and various local procedures (rinsing, washing, irrigation, applications, compresses). Additionally, physiotherapy is prescribed, as well as taking antipyretics (for high body temperature), mucolytics (for cough), vitamins, immunostimulants, etc.

Treatment of infections involves following a diet (there is a specific treatment table for each group of pathologies), hygiene of the body and hands, regular ventilation of the room where the patient is located, and adequate rest.

A therapeutic diet is also necessarily prescribed for various diseases of the digestive system. The list of effective drugs here can be quite extensive: anti-inflammatory drugs, antibiotics, enzyme preparations, vitamins, drugs that regulate secretion and reduce the acidity of gastric juice, etc.

We have already talked about neurological problems such as depression and sleep disorders, but the list is not limited to them. It is clear that different neurological diseases require different approaches to treatment, for the description of which one article is not enough, so we will focus only on the main aspects of neurological treatment:

• drug treatment (anticholinesterase agents that improve the conductivity of nerve impulses, anticoagulants, blood thinners, nootropics, sedatives, antidepressants and other types of drugs),
• vitamin and mineral complexes,
• physiotherapy (massage, therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, reflexology, magnetic therapy, ultrasound, etc.),
• psychotherapeutic assistance,
• surgical treatment if neurological disorders are caused by injuries and tumors.

Hormonal therapy plays a major role in the treatment of endocrine pathologies and metabolic disorders. Hormones are prescribed for the following purposes:

• replacement therapy (to replenish the deficiency of certain vital hormones in the body),
• pharmacodynamic treatment (use of various effects of hormones, such as anti-inflammatory),
• suppressive therapy (suppression of the activity of one hormone by others, for example, treatment of goiter with thyroid hormones),
• stimulating treatment (hormones can stimulate the endocrine glands).

Treatment of metabolic disorders, in addition to hormone therapy, involves taking:

• vitamin complexes and drugs that improve the functioning of the immune system,
• enzymes and drugs that regulate hemostasis (hemostatics, anticoagulants, antiplatelet agents, stimulators of red blood cell formation, etc.),
• essential amino acids and biostimulants.

Radioiodine therapy, hirudotherapy, radiotherapy and magnetic therapy, acupuncture and other methods of physical influence on the body can be prescribed. It is clear that a revision of the diet will also be mandatory depending on the existing pathology.

If the cause of the metabolic disorder is a malignant tumor in the endocrine glands, its surgical removal is performed followed by treatment (immunotherapy, chemotherapy and radiation therapy). In principle, such treatment is indicated for various oncological pathologies, some of the symptoms of which are weakness and sweating.

When we talked about the deterioration of health due to overfatigue, we did not mention that if the body is constantly tired, a certain symptom complex appears, called chronic fatigue syndrome. But not only physical and intellectual work takes away our strength. These can be chronic pathologies, frequent stress, bad thoughts, depression, nutritional disorders, bacterial and viral infections.

Some environmental factors can also negatively affect our well-being: noise, dust, unfavorable climatic conditions. And, of course, our lifestyle will reflect our general condition. This is where it is worth mentioning physical and mental fatigue, lack of sleep, lack of sunlight and oxygen, physical inactivity and other undesirable factors.

Chronic fatigue syndrome, which greatly affects performance and psycho-emotional background, must be treated comprehensively. Diet, good sleep and changing the daily routine are not enough. For CFS, a doctor can prescribe vitamin complexes, immunomodulators, psychotropic drugs (mainly nootropics and antidepressants). If the syndrome arose as a result of a viral infection, antiviral drugs and immunostimulants are prescribed, helping the body cope with the disease on its own.

In addition to weakness and sweating, CFS has many other symptoms, such as muscle and joint pain, headaches. Therefore, non-hormonal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are additionally prescribed as symptomatic therapy.

To combat the manifestations of CFS, relaxing and calming massage, acupuncture, therapeutic exercise, magnetic and laser therapy, water treatments, and psychotherapeutic methods are additionally used.

As we can see, various diseases require a special approach to treatment, and in most cases there is no need to talk about general schemes. But some recommendations, such as a balanced diet, adequate sleep, an optimal combination of work and rest time, water procedures, are common to all pathologies that result in weakness and sweating.

Medicines for weakness and sweating

If you look closely at how general weakness manifests itself, you will notice that most of the symptoms are related to the functioning of the brain and central nervous system: decreased memory and intellectual abilities, absent-mindedness, irritability, difficulty in choosing words and phrases, poor intelligence, etc. Perhaps that is why, in various pathologies, when symptoms of neurological disorders arise, manifesting themselves in the form of weakness, doctors often prescribe drugs from the nootropic group.

Nootropics are drugs with a specific effect that improve metabolism in the body's tissues, including the brain, stimulate cerebral circulation, and improve the brain's resistance to oxygen deficiency (hypoxia). As a result of taking them, a person feels a surge of strength and improved intellectual abilities.

"Glycine" is one of the popular and relatively new nootropics. It is not a synthetic drug. It is a composition based on aminoacetic acid, which improves brain function and increases its resistance to negative factors.

The drug can be prescribed for chronic fatigue, as well as stroke, head injury, intoxication and other pathologies in which neurological disorders appear.

The medicine is released in the form of tablets that need to be kept in the cheek or under the tongue until they completely dissolve (buccal and sublingual administration). The daily dosage is usually 2-3 tablets. Treatment is carried out for 2-4 weeks.

If a person has trouble sleeping, the medicine can be taken shortly before going to bed or just before bedtime.

The drug has few side effects. In some cases, mild allergic reactions, throat irritation, conjunctivitis, and increased weakness symptoms were observed.

The drug is prescribed to patients over 1 year of age in the absence of individual intolerance to glycine or other components of the drug. Contraindications to the use of the drug may include persistently low blood pressure (hypotension), pregnancy and breastfeeding.

"Mildronad" is another interesting drug that can be prescribed for weakness and sweating caused by chronic fatigue, decreased performance, alcohol intoxication. It should be said that the drug belongs to the category of cardiological drugs, but its ability to influence tissue metabolism significantly expands the indications for its use.

In case of increased physical and mental stress, the drug is prescribed 1 capsule 3 or 4 times a day. If the cause of weakness is a cerebrovascular accident, the daily dosage will be 2-4 tablets; in acute conditions, the drug is administered intravenously.

If weakness and sweating are manifestations of angina or myocardial infarction, then during the first 3-4 days the drug is administered intravenously or in tablets at a dosage of 500-750 mg per day, and then switching to a treatment regimen that involves taking tablets 2 times a week, 1 tablet 2-3 times a day.

Taking the drug may be accompanied by dyspeptic symptoms, tachycardia (rapid pulse), decreased or increased blood pressure, and allergic reactions.

The drug is not prescribed in case of hypersensitivity to its components, increased intracranial pressure, venous outflow disorders, brain tumors. Pregnancy and lactation are also contraindications to the use of the drug.

In order for the body to be able to resist diseases that cause general fatigue and hyperhidrosis, as well as to prevent these diseases against the background of weakening of the internal forces of the body, doctors prescribe immunostimulating drugs. These can be tinctures or teas based on echinacea and eleutherococcus or specialized drugs with antiviral activity.

"Immunal" is a preparation based on echinacea juice, which is produced in the form of drops. It is widely used in the treatment and prevention of various diseases.

Drops are used in combination with any liquid. The average single dose for adult patients is 20 drops. Frequency of administration is 3 times a day.

In acute pathologies, the initial dose can be doubled. Then take 20 drops every 2 hours.

For children, the doctor prescribes 5 to 15 drops per dose.

The drug is usually very well tolerated, rarely causing allergic reactions. However, it is not recommended to take it without a doctor's prescription, because it has a decent list of contraindications. It is not prescribed for tuberculosis, leukemia, collagenoses, multiple sclerosis, hypersensitivity to the drug.

Since weakness and sweating are most often associated with overexcitation of the nervous system, to combat such symptoms, it is necessary to take drugs that have an inhibitory effect on the central nervous system. We are talking about drugs with a sedative (calming) effect, which will help cope with excess nervousness and stress.

It should not be forgotten that any serious illness is accompanied by worries about it, and in some cases even neuroses and depression, which means that sedatives can be included in the treatment regimen for most of these pathologies.

"Barboval" is a drug based on phenobarbital, which belongs to the barbiturate category. The medicine has a sedative and antispasmodic effect, dilates blood vessels, improving blood circulation and reducing blood pressure, and stops epileptic seizures.

It is actively used for neuroses, insomnia, depression caused by nervous tension, as well as for mild cardiovascular pathologies, flatulence and intestinal colic.

The medicine is available in the form of drops that should be taken half an hour before meals on a piece of sugar or diluted in water. A single dose can range from 10 to 25 drops. The frequency of taking the drug is 2-3 times a day for 1.5-2 weeks. It is possible to repeat the course of treatment, but not earlier than after 10 days.

The drug is well tolerated. Very rarely, patients may complain of dizziness and drowsiness, which is understandable given the drug's action. Allergic reactions are also rare.

It is not recommended to take the medicine for people with hypersensitivity to it, pregnant women and nursing mothers. Barboval is not used in childhood. It is better to give children from 3 years old valerian and motherwort preparations. The latter can be added to baths for infants.

The drug can reduce reaction speed, cause absent-mindedness and drowsiness, so while taking it, you should limit activities associated with danger or requiring attention and concentration.

Folk remedies

Be that as it may, even herbal preparations from the pharmacy do not inspire as much trust in many as folk recipes for loss of strength. But if you think about it, weakness and sweating indicate a loss of strength associated with overwork of the body due to some overly active actions, experiences, illness. And no matter what the problem is called (chronic fatigue, overwork, overexertion, general weakness, etc.), it lies precisely in the depletion of the body's own strength.

We will provide recipes from a series of folk remedies that help the body to restore strength, strengthen the immune system, and improve the general condition. At the same time, the medicinal compositions will not only be as simple as possible, from available products, but also very tasty.

1. Homemade muesli. Take 1 tablespoon of Hercules flakes (you can take a mixture of cereal flakes), chopped walnuts, honey and dried fruits cut into fairly large pieces (it is better to prepare a mixture of dried apricots, prunes and raisins in advance), half a lemon (juice), apple (in pieces), a quarter of a glass of hot boiled water.

Pour water over the flakes and leave for 3 hours, then add the remaining ingredients, decorating the dish as you wish. Divide the muesli prepared according to the recipe into 2 parts, which should be eaten during the day.

This sweet and tasty medicine can be safely given to both adults and children.

• Oatmeal broth. Oatmeal flakes in the previous recipe were not chosen by chance, it is not for nothing that oat dishes are recommended for sick and weakened people, as well as soldiers and those who need strength to perform certain physical work.

Now we will use not flakes, but whole grain oats, which we will take in the amount of 1 glass and thoroughly rinse with cold water. Pour a liter of boiling water over the oats and heat on low heat for an hour. During this time, a quarter of the liquid will evaporate, and the broth will become more viscous.

After removing the decoction from the stove, cool it a little and strain it. Drink the invigorating potion in the morning, at lunch and in the evening, adding natural honey to it.

• Medicinal water. Grind a lemon with the peel and 3 cloves of garlic in a meat grinder, add a little water and leave to infuse in a cool place for 3 days. The mixture can be strained and taken 1 teaspoon in the morning, or you can drink it without straining.

This medicine strengthens the immune system and also helps fight infections and parasites.

• Beetroot tincture. Wash the underground part of the beetroot, peel it, grate it and pour it into a glass container. Fill the jar to the top with vodka and put it in a cool basement for 2 weeks.

We take the medicine on an empty stomach before breakfast, 2 tablespoons.

• Home energy drink. Unlike store-bought energy drinks, our energy drink will not harm your health, because all the components in its composition are completely natural and safe.

To prepare the drink, take 1 liter of boiled water cooled to a warm state, add 1 teaspoon of homemade honey and apple cider vinegar and drip 3-5 drops of iodine. Mix everything well and drink after each meal. You need to drink 1 glass of the drink per day.

To improve the taste and health benefits, you can add vitamins in the form of raspberry or any other jam or natural syrups.

• Medicinal baths. For a bath with warm water, take half a bottle of fir essential oil and 0.5 kg of coarse salt (sea salt is fine). Take a bath for 15-20 minutes.

In addition to the room where a person is resting, you can apply a drop of ylang-ylang or lavender essential oil to the lamp, which calms the nervous system, improves mood, and gives energy.

In case of loss of strength, accompanied by weakness and sweating, treatment with herbs and plants gives good results.

To calm the nerves and relax the nervous system after hard intellectual work or stress, soothing drinks made from valerian, motherwort, mint, and lemon balm are good.

As a tonic and vitamin remedy, you can take a decoction of pine needles with honey. Preparation: boil 2 tbsp. of plant material and 1.5 cups of water for 20 minutes, strain and add 3 tbsp. of honey. Application: half an hour before meals three times a day, 1 tsp.

In case of chronic fatigue and sweating, infusions of St. John's wort and plantain will be useful. Take 1 tablespoon of herbs, 1 glass of boiling water. Infuse any of the compositions for 30 minutes.

We drink St. John's wort infusion during the day in three doses. We take plantain infusion 2 tbsp. half an hour before each main meal (breakfast, lunch, dinner). We drink decoctions for 3-4 weeks.

But for boosting immunity and mood, nothing better has been invented than drinks based on raspberries or raspberry jam. While there is an opportunity, raspberries should be eaten fresh, and when the season is over, we use frozen berries (2 tablespoons of berries per 2 cups of boiling water, leave for 3 hours, drink in 4 doses). Instead of raspberries, you can take currants, also very rich in vitamin C, responsible for the work of our immunity.

Delicious and healthy teas can be prepared not only from berries and fruits, but also from twigs and leaves of raspberries, lingonberries and currants. Take 3 tablespoons of chopped plant material (you can take a mixture), pour 0.5 liters of boiling water and leave for 2 hours (or boil for 15 minutes). Drink tea three times a day before meals, half a glass at a time.

Chicory is also considered a fighter for strong immunity. Ready-made chicory root powder can be bought in a grocery store, or you can make it yourself by grinding the dry root in a coffee grinder. A drink made from 1 teaspoon of powder and 150 g of water, flavored with 1 teaspoon of honey, can be drunk instead of tea.

Baths with juniper or oak bark decoction, tea tree essential oils and many other recipes available in the arsenal of traditional medicine will help get rid of excessive sweating.

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Homeopathy

Weakness and sweating as symptoms of exhaustion of the body. Can be treated with homeopathic preparations. At the same time, the choice of homeopathic remedies of general strengthening and specific action is large enough to choose the most effective one.

A medicine based on nutmeg, Nux moschata, is prescribed for severe mental or physical fatigue, accompanied by dizziness and weakness in the legs.

The drug Castoreum is prescribed for weakness and irritability in women, which are accompanied by increased sweating and trembling in the body. The medicine helps to strengthen the nerves and recover from serious illnesses.

Kalium carbonicum is a common treatment for severe weakness, sweating that occurs with any exertion, and anemia.

In case of general weakness, mental disorders and during the recovery period after serious illnesses, a homeopathic doctor may recommend taking Avena sativa oat preparations.

In case of severe weakness and sweating, accompanied by trembling in the limbs, chills and coldness, taking lithium preparations Lithium carbonicum is indicated.

The tobacco-based drug Tabacum is prescribed for severe weakness accompanied by cold sweat.

For weakness, irritability and sleep disorders, Senecio aureus will be useful, and for night sweats, Kalium iodatum.

If, in addition to weakness and sweating, weight loss is also observed, the homeopath can prescribe one of the following medications: Kalium arsenicosum, Calcarea hypophosphorosa, Uranium nitricum, Zincum metallicum.

If weakness and sweating are the result of problems with the heart, the drugs Lithium carbonicum and Mygale lasiodora will help.

This list can be continued further, but it is unlikely to help in any way to determine an effective drug in each specific situation. The selection of drugs in homeopathy should be done by a specialist who takes into account not only the indications for the use of drugs, but also the psychophysiological characteristics of each patient.

It is important to understand that homeopathic preparations are unusual medicines that can act differently on each individual. You can throw away money (and a lot of it) and not get the expected result if you do not take into account all the nuances of the drug prescription. Self-medication in homeopathy is not so much dangerous (although if you do not follow the dosages prescribed by the doctor, you can manage to harm yourself), as it is unprofitable.