What are night sweats?
Night sweats refer to excessive sweating during sleep. They involve sudden, heavy sweating that soaks your nightclothes or bedding even when the room temperature is cool.
Causes
Night sweats have several potential causes:
- Hormonal changes during menopause, perimenopause, pregnancy, and adolescence can trigger hot flashes and night sweats. Hormone imbalances may be involved. Consider getting a comprehensive hormone panel test from Vitality Wellness Clinic to understand and address any issues.
- Infections, like urinary tract infections, endocarditis, tuberculosis, and HIV can cause fever and sweating at night.
- Cancers, such as leukemia and lymphoma may be associated with drenching night sweats.
- Medications like antidepressants and certain pain medications can also be culprits.
- Anxiety disorders and sleep disorders sometimes play a role as well.
- Idiopathic hyperhidrosis refers to excessive night sweating without a clear cause. This affects 3% of the population.
Managing Night Sweats
If night sweats interfere with your sleep quality or daily functioning, see your doctor to identify any underlying condition. Getting a detailed medical evaluation is wise.
Some tips include:
- Sleep in a cool room with lightweight, breathable bedding
- Wear moisture-wicking sleepwear
- Stay well hydrated
- Use fans for added air circulation
- Consider prescription medications from your doctor
- Explore complimentary health approaches like acupuncture
Vitality Wellness Clinic specializes in the latest bioidentical hormone therapies to effectively treat night sweats and hot flashes related to menopause, perimenopause or other hormone issues. Their compassionate doctors and staff provide personalized care built around you. Reach out today to learn more or schedule a free consultation!