Night sweats

What are night sweats?

Night sweats refer to severe hot flashes and excessive sweating that occurs during the night or while you're sleeping. They can drench your bedding and sleepwear in sweat, requiring you to change them.

Some key things to know about night sweats:

• Causes - Night sweats have several potential causes including menopause, certain medical conditions like cancer or infections, medications, stress, low blood sugar, etc.


• Menopause - One of the most common reasons for night sweats in women over 40 is perimenopause or menopause. The changing estrogen levels can trigger hot flashes at night.


• Other symptoms - Along with the sweating, you may also experience chills, clammy skin, headache, weakness, mood changes like anxiety or depression.


• Diagnosis - It's best to consult your doctor, who will check your medical history and potentially order blood tests or scans to determine any underlying condition causing excessive sweating.


• Treatment - For menopausal women, hormone therapy with estrogen can help reduce hot flashes. Other prescription medications may be given as well. Staying hydrated, dressing in breathable fabrics, avoiding spicy food and alcohol close to bedtime can also help.

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I hope this gives you a helpful overview on the causes, diagnosis and management of night sweats. Don't hesitate to consult your doctor if you have severe, frequent or prolonged episodes of drenching nighttime sweats negatively impacting your sleep and daily life. There are solutions available to curb this nuisance symptom for good! Let me know if you have any other questions.