We'll also give you practical tips for…. Health Conditions Discover Plan Connect. Medically reviewed by Shilpa Amin, M. Less concerning causes. More concerning causes. Things to try. When to see a doctor. Read this next. Night Sweats and Alcohol. Medically reviewed by Alana Biggers, M. Medically reviewed by Elaine K. Luo, M. What Causes Night Sweats in Men? Medically reviewed by Stacy Sampson, D. Are Night Sweats a Sign of Cancer? Medically reviewed by Timothy J. Legg, Ph.
Medically reviewed by Debra Sullivan, Ph. This is probably the simplest explanation for those sweats. Shah agrees, saying that anything that causes "a sympathetic surge" also known as a fight-or-flight response can lead to sweating. If you're having ongoing, persistent nightmares, see your doctor to find out what might be causing it stress is a big culprit. One of the most common causes of night sweats for women is fluctuating estrogen levels, Dr.
Nandi says. Shah says. But again, these may occur at other times during the day as well. If you're pregnant or on your period, those hormone fluctuations could lead to night sweats, too.
However, menopause tends to cause the most persistent sweats, and if it's truly affecting your quality of life or sleep, Dr. Shah says it's worth talking to your doctor about. Patients taking antidepressants can definitely see an uptick in night sweats, Dr. Shah says, as certain classes of medications can cause an adrenergic reaction, which has to do with your adrenaline levels and leads to sweating.
If you're taking venlafaxine or the brand-name Effexor or bupropion or its brand-named Wellbutrin, Zyban, or Aplenzin , you may experience more night sweats, Dr. But there's good news if you don't want to switch your antidepressant, as Dr. Shah says there are drugs docs can prescribe to calm down the adrenergic output, which won't counteract your mental health care.
One rare infection that's commonly associated with night sweats: tuberculosis, which can infect any part of your body but is well-known for its effect on your lungs. People with an immunocompromised condition, like HIV, can develop tuberculosis more easily, Dr.
You might start sweating in your sleep before you even start coughing or realize something is wrong, Dr. Shah says, so see a doc stat if the symptoms persist. Lymphoma—a cancer of part of the immune system, according to the U. National Library of Medicine NLM —can cause multiple symptoms like fever, changes in weight loss, and, yes, night sweats, says Dr.
Essentially, your body recognizes lymphoma as something it needs to fight off, and raises its temperature to try to do so, she adds. While these "soaking sweats," per the NLM, happen at night, heavy sweating might occur during the day for this, too, so get to your MD if you're experiencing any other symptoms and they can test you for the condition, says Dr.
Hypoglycemia occurs when blood sugar levels drop too low, and can cause a variety of symptoms including confusion, dizziness, and in some cases, night sweats. When your blood sugar level drops below a certain point, your body will use hormones, like cortisol, to try to preserve normal blood glucose levels and organ function, therefore activating the autonomic nervous system, which is in charge of your glands, explains Dr.
That activation can cause profuse sweating. Sometimes these sweats can come on suddenly and when paired with confusion may require the administration of glucose orally or intravenously, says Dr. Those with hypothyroidism have an overactive thyroid that produces more thyroid hormone than the body needs. Definition Causes When to see a doctor. Products and services. Thank you for Subscribing Our Housecall e-newsletter will keep you up-to-date on the latest health information.
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