If you’re sweating at night after taking steps to cool your sleeping area, see a doctor to consider possible medical causes
There are many potential causes of night sweats, so when patients tell Dr Kate Rowland that they’re waking up soaked, she’ll want to know more.You fall asleep at a comfortable temperature — not too hot, not too cold — only to wake up a few hours later drenched in sweat. Sometimes, your pyjamas are soaked through, and you might even feel the need to change your sheets before returning to sleep. You’re wet, uncomfortable and maybe a little worried.
Our usual circadian rhythm includes a small, steady decline in core body temperature throughout the night, and sweating is a ‘normal, physiologic response’ “You can narrow things down pretty quickly with a few lab tests and a few detective-like questions,” said Dr Andrea Matsumura, a sleep medicine physician at the Oregon Clinic in Portland.
Finally, many medications can cause night sweats. Among the most common culprits are antidepressants, diabetes medications and certain hormonal therapies. If a medication seems to be a cause, Dr Rowland will talk to her patients about the risks and benefits of stopping or changing the medication, depending on how bothersome the night sweats are.
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