Night sweats - Hormone Harmony Clinic

What are night sweats?

Night sweats refer to excessive sweating during sleep. They involve drenching sweats that require changing clothes or bedsheets, unlike minor sweating at night which is normal.

What causes night sweats?

Some common causes include:

• Hormonal changes - Menopause, perimenopause, pregnancy, and thyroid disorders can trigger night sweats. Hormone changes affect the body's temperature regulation.
• Infections - Tuberculosis, endocarditis (infection in the heart), and HIV/AIDS can cause fever and chills at night. As the fever breaks, sweating occurs.
• Cancers - Leukemia and lymphoma are cancers that can induce severe night sweats. The sweating likely relates to cytokine chemicals produced by cancer cells.
• Medications - Antidepressants, pain medications containing acetaminophen, and several other drugs sometimes lead to sweating at night.
• Anxiety disorders - People with PTSD, anxiety, and panic attacks may wake up sweating from nightmares or stress.
• Idiopathic - In some cases, no cause can be found. This is known as idiopathic hyperhidrosis.

If you're experiencing intense, drenching night sweats, it's important to consult your doctor, especially if you have other symptoms like unexplained weight loss. Getting an accurate diagnosis is crucial.

The good news? Various effective treatments can help reduce troublesome night sweats, from hormone therapy to medications that curb sweating. The expert physicians at Hormone Harmony Clinic have helped many patients find relief through individualized treatment plans. Reach out for a consultation today to discuss the latest therapeutic approaches for managing night sweats.

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