Question 1

what is classified as "night sweats" that are related to serious conditions? mild sweating, or like full out wet bedsheets and clothes.

Accepted Answer

Night sweats: Usually the latter, i.e. heavy enough sweating to soak night clothes or bedding. Or just take your temperature:  night sweats are evidence of fever, with boty temperature dropping during the night. If body tempurature during the day or evening is normal, probably you are not having true night sweats.

Question 2

lymphoma and tb ruled out. so what is causing my heavy night sweats, weight loss, lower back pain and no appetite? over a year of suffering!

Accepted Answer

Suffering: I have to assume that over the past year you have been carefully examined by your doctor and also specialists.

If that has not been done you should quickly see your doctor

If nothing abnormal has been found despite careful attention I think it would be appropriate for you to have a referral to a Psychologist.

Question 3

what causes night sweats?

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Many different: Night swea ts can be symptoms of many different illnesses.  They should be exoplored by seeing a doctor and having a thorough history, exam and some labs.

Question 4

reasons for night sweats?

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Many causes.: Idiopathic, tumors, infections, inflammatory / autoimmune diseases, medications, thyroid disease, menopause, sleep disorders, etc.

Question 5

i have crazy night sweats?

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Other symptoms?: Any weight loss?  Any swollen lymph nodes/glands?  Do you think you might be going into menopause?

Question 6

can night sweats be dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Not dangerous but fi: Night sweats can be due to fever coming on at night. So get your doctor to examine you and make sure that you do not have some degree of fever, especially at night. If you otherwise feel well, then they may simply be from some benign cause like hot flashes or excess of heat around you house.

Question 7

what can i do for night sweats?

Accepted Answer

Find the cause first: If you are in general good health and has been evaluated already by your doc and nothing found, then you may have a genetically inherited condition called sleep hyperhidrosis..This often occurs in early adulthood. Menopausal syndrome is very common also after 40...
For sleep hydrosis, trial of Benadryl (diphenhydramine) 50-100mg before bed may help...If not, consult doc for other treatment options...
Good luck.

Question 8

why does pocs cause night sweats?

Accepted Answer

Hormones: With PCOS, disorders of the sweat gland is common. It can come because your body is making either too testosterone, have an alteration in your hormone ratios, your skin can have an exaggerated response to even to a normal level of testosterone.

Other sweat gland problems, more serious than sweating, can include acne and inflammation of the specialized sweat glands in your arm pit and groin.

Question 9

what could lead to my night sweats?

Accepted Answer

Eval required: There are a number of possible causes for night sweats. Recommend medical assessment.

Question 10

what causes excessive night sweats?

Accepted Answer

Sick, poor health: You should have your full physical with all the blood work to make sure there is no underlying health issue causing this.

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