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{{Infobox medical condition | |||
| name = Night sweats | |||
| synonyms = [[Nocturnal hyperhidrosis]] | |||
| field = [[Internal medicine]] | |||
| symptoms = Excessive [[sweating]] during [[sleep]] | |||
| complications = [[Sleep deprivation]], [[skin irritation]] | |||
| onset = Any age | |||
| duration = Variable | |||
| causes = [[Infection]], [[hormonal imbalance]], [[medication]] side effects, [[cancer]], [[anxiety]] | |||
| risks = [[Menopause]], [[hyperthyroidism]], [[diabetes]], [[obesity]] | |||
| diagnosis = [[Medical history]], [[physical examination]], [[blood tests]], [[imaging studies]] | |||
| differential = [[Hyperhidrosis]], [[fever]], [[hot flashes]] | |||
| treatment = Addressing underlying cause, [[lifestyle changes]], [[medication]] | |||
| frequency = Common | |||
}} | |||
'''Night sweats''' is the occurrence of excessive sweating during sleep. The person may or may not also perspire excessively while awake. One of the most common causes of night sweats in women over 40 is the hormonal changes related to menopause and perimenopause. This is a very common occurrence during the menopausal transition years. While night sweats might be relatively harmless, it can also be a sign of a serious underlying disease. | '''Night sweats''' is the occurrence of excessive sweating during sleep. The person may or may not also perspire excessively while awake. One of the most common causes of night sweats in women over 40 is the hormonal changes related to menopause and perimenopause. This is a very common occurrence during the menopausal transition years. While night sweats might be relatively harmless, it can also be a sign of a serious underlying disease. | ||
==Associated conditions== | ==Associated conditions== | ||
The condition may be a sign of various disease states, including but not exclusive to the following: | The condition may be a sign of various disease states, including but not exclusive to the following: | ||
===Cancers=== | ===Cancers=== | ||
* [[Lymphoma]] | * [[Lymphoma]] | ||
* [[Leukemia]] | * [[Leukemia]] | ||
===Infections=== | ===Infections=== | ||
* [[HIV/AIDS]] | * [[HIV/AIDS]] | ||
* [[Tuberculosis]] | * [[Tuberculosis]] | ||
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* [[Pneumocystis pneumonia]] (most often - in immunocompromised individuals) | * [[Pneumocystis pneumonia]] (most often - in immunocompromised individuals) | ||
===Endocrine disorders=== | ===Endocrine disorders=== | ||
* [[Menopause]] | * [[Menopause]] | ||
* [[Premature ovarian failure]] | * [[Premature ovarian failure]] | ||
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* [[Orchiectomy]] | * [[Orchiectomy]] | ||
===Rheumatic disorders=== | ===Rheumatic disorders=== | ||
* [[Takayasu's arteritis]] | * [[Takayasu's arteritis]] | ||
* [[Temporal arteritis]] | * [[Temporal arteritis]] | ||
===Other=== | ===Other=== | ||
* [[Obstructive sleep apnea]] | * [[Obstructive sleep apnea]] | ||
* [[Gastroesophageal reflux disease]] | * [[Gastroesophageal reflux disease]] | ||
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* [[Pregnancy]] | * [[Pregnancy]] | ||
===Drugs=== | ===Drugs=== | ||
* Antipyretics ([[Salicylates]], [[Acetaminophen]]) | * Antipyretics ([[Salicylates]], [[Acetaminophen]]) | ||
* [[Antihypertensive]]s | * [[Antihypertensive]]s | ||
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==Diagnosis== | ==Diagnosis== | ||
It is important to distinguish night sweats due to medical causes from those that occur simply because the sleep environment is too warm, either because the bedroom is unusually hot or because there are too many covers on the bed. Night sweats caused by a medical condition or infection can be described as "severe hot flashes occurring at night that can drench sleepwear and sheets, which are not related to the environment". | It is important to distinguish night sweats due to medical causes from those that occur simply because the sleep environment is too warm, either because the bedroom is unusually hot or because there are too many covers on the bed. Night sweats caused by a medical condition or infection can be described as "severe hot flashes occurring at night that can drench sleepwear and sheets, which are not related to the environment". | ||
==Treatment== | ==Treatment== | ||
Treatment for night sweats depends on the underlying cause. If the cause is a medical condition or infection, treating the condition may alleviate the night sweats. In some cases, medication may be prescribed to help manage symptoms. | Treatment for night sweats depends on the underlying cause. If the cause is a medical condition or infection, treating the condition may alleviate the night sweats. In some cases, medication may be prescribed to help manage symptoms. | ||
Latest revision as of 22:59, 3 April 2025
| Night sweats | |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | Nocturnal hyperhidrosis |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Excessive sweating during sleep |
| Complications | Sleep deprivation, skin irritation |
| Onset | Any age |
| Duration | Variable |
| Types | N/A |
| Causes | Infection, hormonal imbalance, medication side effects, cancer, anxiety |
| Risks | Menopause, hyperthyroidism, diabetes, obesity |
| Diagnosis | Medical history, physical examination, blood tests, imaging studies |
| Differential diagnosis | Hyperhidrosis, fever, hot flashes |
| Prevention | N/A |
| Treatment | Addressing underlying cause, lifestyle changes, medication |
| Medication | N/A |
| Prognosis | N/A |
| Frequency | Common |
| Deaths | N/A |
Night sweats is the occurrence of excessive sweating during sleep. The person may or may not also perspire excessively while awake. One of the most common causes of night sweats in women over 40 is the hormonal changes related to menopause and perimenopause. This is a very common occurrence during the menopausal transition years. While night sweats might be relatively harmless, it can also be a sign of a serious underlying disease.
Associated conditions[edit]
The condition may be a sign of various disease states, including but not exclusive to the following:
Cancers[edit]
Infections[edit]
- HIV/AIDS
- Tuberculosis
- Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare infection
- Infectious mononucleosis
- Fungal infections (Histoplasmosis, Coccidioidomycosis)
- Lung abscess
- Infective endocarditis
- Brucellosis
- Pneumocystis pneumonia (most often - in immunocompromised individuals)
Endocrine disorders[edit]
- Menopause
- Premature ovarian failure
- Hyperthyroidism
- Diabetes mellitus (nocturnal hypoglycemia)
- Endocrine tumors (Pheochromocytoma, Carcinoid)
- Orchiectomy
Rheumatic disorders[edit]
Other[edit]
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease
- Chronic fatigue syndrome
- Fibromyalgia
- Granulomatous disease
- Chronic eosinophilic pneumonia
- Lymphoid hyperplasia
- Diabetes insipidus
- Prinzmetal's angina
- Anxiety
- Pregnancy
Drugs[edit]
- Antipyretics (Salicylates, Acetaminophen)
- Antihypertensives
- Anabolic Androgenic Steroids, in particular Trenbolone, and the Nandrolones
- Dinitrophenol - a common side effect
- Phenothiazines
- Drug withdrawal: Ethanol, Benzodiazepines, Heroin (and other Opiates)
- Over-bundling
- Autonomic over-activity
- Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease, Ulcerative colitis)
Diagnosis[edit]
It is important to distinguish night sweats due to medical causes from those that occur simply because the sleep environment is too warm, either because the bedroom is unusually hot or because there are too many covers on the bed. Night sweats caused by a medical condition or infection can be described as "severe hot flashes occurring at night that can drench sleepwear and sheets, which are not related to the environment".
Treatment[edit]
Treatment for night sweats depends on the underlying cause. If the cause is a medical condition or infection, treating the condition may alleviate the night sweats. In some cases, medication may be prescribed to help manage symptoms.
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