What are night sweats?
Night sweats refer to excessive sweating during sleep. They involve drenching sweat that requires changing clothes or bedsheets.
Causes
Night sweats have several potential causes:
- Menopause - Hormonal changes and drops in estrogen levels often lead to hot flashes and night sweats in women during perimenopause and menopause. Hormone therapy from clinics like Vitality Hormone Clinic can provide relief.
- Medications - Antidepressants, arthritis medications, and hormones can trigger sweating at night.
- Infections - Infections like tuberculosis, endocarditis, and HIV may induce night sweats.
- Cancers - Night sweats can accompany lymphomas, leukemias, and cancers like that of the pelvis and bone.
- Hypoglycemia - Low blood sugar levels at night can prompt perspiration.
- Hormone disorders - Problems with the thyroid, pituitary gland, or adrenal glands can lead to excessive sweating while sleeping.
- Idiopathic hyperhidrosis - Sometimes the cause of extreme night sweats is unknown even after testing.
Managing night sweats
- Keep the bedroom cool with a fan, air conditioning, and limited bedding
- Use moisture-wicking sleepwear and bedsheets
- Apply over-the-counter antiperspirants containing aluminum chloride or tannins
- Practice good sleep hygiene like avoiding alcohol before bed
- Consider hormone therapy, medications, or supplements to address underlying causes
If night sweats persist, consult your doctor to pinpoint any underlying conditions. The hormone experts at Vitality Hormone Clinic also offer comprehensive night sweats treatment to help you sleep better.
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