lakeesha Hennessy Williams answered
The causes of unusually high sweating at night are numerous. As a woman, I can tell you that one definite cause is hormones!
Anything from my 'time of the month' through to when I hit menopause would cause some very sweaty nights.
What causes night sweats?
Night sweats (also known to people in the medical field as nocturnal hyperhidrosis) can be linked to a wide range of conditions.
The simplest grade of night sweats to treat is caused by environmental factors. As someone that lives in humid ol' Louisiana, I know more about this than most people.
These factors include:
Why do I get sweaty at night?
As far as medical conditions go, night sweats can be caused by certain types of medication, and also by hormone imbalances.
Also (and I don't mean to get you all panicked) but night sweats can also be linked to some more serious medical conditions.
These conditions include various infections, cancers, low blood sugar, and HIV/AIDS.
Treatment of these conditions can definitely combat the symptom of night sweats.
How to treat night sweats
The method used to relieve night sweats varies on the cause of the problem - but one technique used to help is adjusting the diet of the affected individual.
Some have found success with synthetic hormone replacement therapy.
Many people also find that avoiding alcohol or spicy foods gives them a better night sleep without night sweats.
You can also try taking a cold shower each night before you go to bed.
If this problem is continual or reoccurring, please contact a doctor as night sweats can be a sign of a more serious problem.
Anything from my 'time of the month' through to when I hit menopause would cause some very sweaty nights.
What causes night sweats?
Night sweats (also known to people in the medical field as nocturnal hyperhidrosis) can be linked to a wide range of conditions.
The simplest grade of night sweats to treat is caused by environmental factors. As someone that lives in humid ol' Louisiana, I know more about this than most people.
These factors include:
- room temperature
- bedding
- the types of garments worn at night
Why do I get sweaty at night?
As far as medical conditions go, night sweats can be caused by certain types of medication, and also by hormone imbalances.
Also (and I don't mean to get you all panicked) but night sweats can also be linked to some more serious medical conditions.
These conditions include various infections, cancers, low blood sugar, and HIV/AIDS.
Treatment of these conditions can definitely combat the symptom of night sweats.
How to treat night sweats
The method used to relieve night sweats varies on the cause of the problem - but one technique used to help is adjusting the diet of the affected individual.
Some have found success with synthetic hormone replacement therapy.
Many people also find that avoiding alcohol or spicy foods gives them a better night sleep without night sweats.
You can also try taking a cold shower each night before you go to bed.
If this problem is continual or reoccurring, please contact a doctor as night sweats can be a sign of a more serious problem.
