Night Sweats - Causes, Conditions & When to See a Doctor
Night sweats are repeated episodes of excessive sweating during sleep, severe enough to soak nightclothes and bedding, not related to an overheated sleeping environment.
Overview
Night sweats can have many causes, from menopause to infections to medications. While often benign, persistent night sweats (especially with fever and weight loss) can indicate serious conditions like tuberculosis, lymphoma, or other infections.
Conditions That Cause Night Sweats
Night Sweats can be associated with several medical conditions. Understanding the underlying cause is important for proper treatment.
Tuberculosis
Common causeTuberculosis (TB) is a potentially serious bacterial infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis that mainly affects the lungs but can affect other parts of the body.
Pneumonia
Pneumonia is an infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs, which may fill with fluid or pus, causing cough with phlegm, fever, chills, and difficulty breathing.
When to See a Doctor for Night Sweats
See a doctor if night sweats are regular, disturb your sleep, are accompanied by fever, unexplained weight loss, cough, or body aches, or if they started after beginning a new medication.
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Related Symptoms
People experiencing night sweats may also notice these symptoms:
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