Night sweats refer to excessive sweating that occurs during sleep. They can soak your bedding and clothing and cause discomfort.
Some key points about night sweats:
- They are a common symptom of many medical conditions and situations. Some common causes include:
- Menopause and perimenopause in women
- Infections like tuberculosis, endocarditis, or HIV/AIDS
- Cancers such as leukemia and lymphoma
- Hormone disorders like low testosterone in men
- Medications and drugs
- Anxiety disorders
- Idiopathic hyperhidrosis (sweating for no known reason)
- Diagnosing the cause of night sweats involves getting a thorough medical history and evaluation from your doctor. Blood tests, imaging tests, or scopes may be ordered.
- Treatments depend on the underlying cause, but can include:
- Hormone replacement therapy
- Treating infections
- Medications to reduce sweating
- Managing anxiety
- Cooling bedding
The expert physicians at
Prime Hormone Solutions specialize in diagnosing and treating night sweats related to
hormone imbalance issues like menopause, perimenopause, andropause, thyroid disorders, and more.
We offer cutting-edge hormone testing and replacement therapies to get to the root cause and relive disruptive and uncomfortable night sweats. Our individualized treatment plans can get your hormones balanced, reduce episodes of severe sweating at night, improve your sleep quality, and enhance your overall health.