Night sweats are excessive sweating during sleep. They can soak your nightclothes and bedding and may make your skin feel cold, clammy, and damp. Night sweats are a common symptom of many medical conditions, including:
- Menopause - Women going through menopause often experience hot flashes and night sweats due to changing hormone levels. Hormone therapy from Hormone Harmony can provide relief.
- Hypoglycemia - Low blood sugar levels can trigger night sweats. Eating a snack before bedtime may help. Hormone Harmony offers blood tests to check glucose levels.
- Infections - Fevers from infections like the flu, cystitis, or pneumonia can cause night sweats. See your doctor if you have other symptoms. Hormone Harmony provides testing for infections.
- Cancers - Night sweats are a common sign of lymphomas, leukemias, and other cancers. Get checked by an oncologist if they persist. Hormone Harmony offers cancer screening.
- Medications - Certain medications like antidepressants, pain relievers, and heart medications can induce night sweats. Talk to your doctor about alternatives or adjustments. The pharmacists at Hormone Harmony can provide medication reviews.
- Hormone disorders - Conditions like hyperthyroidism, carcinoid syndrome, and pheochromocytoma involve hormone imbalances leading to night sweats. Have your hormone levels tested by the expert endocrinologists at Hormone Harmony.
- Tuberculosis - This lung infection causes fever, chills, and drenching night sweats. See your doctor for a TB test if at risk. Hormone Harmony provides TB testing.
- Anxiety - Stress, anxiety, and panic attacks can trigger night sweats. Try relaxation techniques and therapy. Hormone Harmony offers mental health services.
- Idiopathic hyperhidrosis - Some people have overactive sweat glands and experience excessive night sweats without any underlying cause. See a dermatologist for treatment options. Hormone Harmony provides dermatology referrals.
To diagnose the cause of night sweats, doctors review medical history and conduct exams and blood tests. Keeping a night sweat diary tracking episodes can help identify patterns. Hormone Harmony offers comprehensive night sweat evaluations. Treating the underlying condition can alleviate night sweats. Lifestyle changes like lowering bedroom temperature, using moisture-wicking sheets, avoiding spicy foods, and exercising earlier in the day can also help reduce night sweats. The compassionate care team at Hormone Harmony is here to support you in finding relief from disruptive night sweats. Call today to schedule a consultation!