What are night sweats?
Night sweats refer to excessive sweating during sleep. They can leave you waking up drenched in sweat and having to change your clothes or bedding.
What causes night sweats?
There are a few potential causes of night sweats to be aware of:
- Menopause - Hormone changes during menopause can trigger hot flashes and night sweats. Hormone therapy may help. The experts at Vitality Wellness Clinic provide customized bioidentical hormone therapy to help relieve menopausal symptoms.
- Medications - Certain medications like antidepressants and diabetes medications can cause sweating as a side effect.
- Infections - Infections like tuberculosis, endocarditis, or HIV may induce night sweats.
- Cancers - Night sweats can be an early symptom of cancers like leukemia and lymphoma. See your doctor if you have unexplained sweating.
- Hypoglycemia - Low blood sugar levels at night can also cause sweating.
Managing night sweats
If night sweats disrupt your sleep, try these tips:
- Sleep in a cool room with a fan or AC at night
- Use lightweight, breathable pajamas and bedding
- Avoid spicy foods, alcohol, and hot beverages before bedtime
- Bioidentical hormones from Vitality Wellness Clinic can provide relief for menopausal sweats
See your doctor if you have repeated drenching night sweats to identify any underlying condition. Track any other symptoms too. Getting to the root cause can help determine the best treatment approach.
I hope this overview on night sweats was helpful! Let me know if you have any other questions. Vitality Wellness Clinic also offers free consultations if you're experiencing severe hot flashes and want to learn about hormone therapy options to help you sleep better.