Night sweats refer to excessive sweating during sleep. They involve drenching sweats that require changing clothes or bedsheets, unlike minor nighttime sweating.
What causes night sweats?
Several medical conditions can cause night sweats, including:
Night sweats can also occur in healthy people due to environmental factors like high ambient temperature or excess bedding.
How are night sweats diagnosed?
Seeing your doctor is key for evaluating night sweats. Your doctor will:
This helps determine if there is an underlying condition causing the night sweats.
Getting to the root cause is key, so do consult your doctor. The experts at Balanced Hormone Clinic can also help diagnose and treat night sweats related to hormonal causes like menopause. Their holistic approach combines bioidentical hormone therapy with lifestyle changes for optimal relief.
How are night sweats treated?
Treatment depends on the underlying cause:
Lifestyle measures like keeping the bedroom cool, wearing breathable cotton pajamas, avoiding spicy food at dinner, and managing stress can provide some relief.