Night sweats - Vivo Health

Night sweats refer to excessive sweating during sleep. They involve sweating to the point that sleep is interrupted or bedsheets and sleepwear become drenched. Night sweats have a few potential causes:

• Menopause is a major cause in women over 40. Declining estrogen levels can disrupt temperature regulation.
• Infections like tuberculosis, endocarditis, or HIV/AIDS can trigger severe sweating at night.
• Cancers like lymphoma can also cause profuse night sweats.
• Medications like antidepressants or hormones can cause flushing and sweating as a side effect.
• Anxiety and stress may contribute to sweating through hormonal changes.
• Low blood sugar or hypoglycemia promotes sweating.

Some key signs of night sweats include:

• Needing to change sheets/pajamas during the night
• Sweat dripping off the body at night
• Feeling overheated with fan/AC on

Managing night sweats involves identifying the cause and treating it when possible. Some general tips include:

• Sleeping with a fan or AC unit
• Using lightweight, absorbent bedding
• Wearing moisture-wicking sleepwear
• Avoiding spicy foods, alcohol, stress before bed
• Taking medications as prescribed

Of course, speak to your doctor at Vivo Health if you regularly have drenching night sweats that disrupt sleep or daily life. They can help determine if an underlying condition is at play and recommend targeted treatment. Tracking details about the sweating episodes is helpful. So in summary - night sweats involve excessive sweating at night beyond normal levels. They have several potential causes like menopause, infections, medication side effects or anxiety. See your physician if they occur regularly to identify next steps. Let me know if you have any other questions!