Night sweats - Restore Health Clinic

Night Sweats

Night sweats refer to severe hot flashes and excessive sweating that occurs during sleep. They can soak your nightclothes and bedding and may be related to an underlying medical condition.

Some potential causes of night sweats include:

• Menopause - Hormonal changes during menopause and perimenopause can trigger hot flashes and night sweats in women.
• Infections - Fevers and infections like tuberculosis, endocarditis, or HIV/AIDS may induce sweating.
• Cancers - Night sweats can be a sign of lymphomas or leukemias.
• Medications - Antidepressants, hormone therapies, and some other drugs can cause sweating.
• Low blood sugar - Sweating with anxiety, weakness, and hunger may indicate low blood sugar levels.
• Anxiety disorders - Excessive worry and anxiety could be an underlying trigger.

If you regularly experience severe night sweats, it's important to follow up with your doctor at Restore Health Clinic. They can help determine if an underlying condition may be causing your symptoms and recommend appropriate treatment. Lifestyle changes like avoiding spicy foods, alcohol, stress, and warm rooms before bed can also help manage night sweats in some cases.