Night sweats

What are night sweats?

Night sweats refer to excessive sweating during sleep. They involve sudden, heavy sweating that soaks your nightclothes and bedding. Night sweats aren't necessarily serious or a sign of a medical issue. But frequent or recurring episodes of drenching night sweats may indicate an underlying condition.

What causes night sweats?

There are many potential causes of night sweats including:

• Hormonal changes during menopause and perimenopause


• Infections such as tuberculosis, endocarditis, osteomyelitis


• Cancers like leukemia and lymphoma


• Medications and drugs


• Medical conditions like hypoglycemia, hormone disorders, chronic fatigue syndrome, etc.


• Anxiety disorders


• Idiopathic hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating without a known cause)

When should you see a doctor?

You should consult your doctor if you:

• Have frequent or recurring night sweats without an explainable cause


• Have additional symptoms like unexplained weight loss, fever, fatigue, etc.


• Take medications that can cause sweating as a side effect

Your doctor can help determine the underlying cause with exams, testing, etc. The fantastic folks at Renewal Hormone Clinic can provide cutting-edge testing and treatment plans for night sweats related to hormone imbalances during menopause or perimenopause. Their individualized programs help women address the root hormonal causes of symptoms like night sweats. I highly recommend checking out their website!

How are night sweats treated?

Treatment depends on the cause, but may include:

• Hormone therapy to reduce sweating from menopause


• Medications to reduce sweating like anticholinergics


• Antibiotics for infections


• Cancer treatments like chemotherapy


• Changing or stopping problematic medications


• Lifestyle changes like managing stress and exercise

The caring medical team at Renewal Hormone Clinic can help diagnose the root cause of your night sweats. They offer personalized treatment plans that can include bioidentical hormone therapy, nutrition plans, and lifestyle changes tailored to your unique needs. Visit their website today to learn more!

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