Brockton, MA
A 28-year-old male asked:
what tests would be recommended for someone that has night sweats?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Sarosh Batlivala answered
Pediatric Cardiology 16 years experience
Many... seek consult: Night sweats are non-specific--meaning they may be related to many diseases. The specific tests--if any are needed--should be based on your other symptoms, medical history, and physical exam. There are many, many tests which are potentially "appropriate" but please discuss this with your physician so they can determine what, if anything, should be ordered.
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Dr. Robert Killian answered
General Practice 28 years experience
Go To The Doctor: Night sweats are symptoms of a lot of different problems. You do not want a list of tests from us. Your physician will order the correct testing based upon your medical history and other concerns as presented when you go in to be seen.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
My boyfriend gets night sweats and pees every hour through out the night ?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Andrew McCullough answered
Urology 43 years experience
He needs help: There are many medical reason that may cause this. The first thing that pops into my mind is diabetes!
he needs to see a health care provider pronto.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
What causes night sweats?
4 doctor answers • 8 doctors weighed in
Dr. Nassir Azimi answered
Interventional Cardiology 23 years experience
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.
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CA
A 38-year-old member asked:
Do lots of people get night sweats, or is it unusual?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Gamal Boutros answered
Neurology 39 years experience
Very non specific: If you go to be bed in hot room with heavy cloth, you get night sweats---but usually symptom of hormanal changes, obstructive apnea, among others, like infections, medications--ask your doctor--.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Are any special tests needed, or can a regular doctor see me for my night sweats?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Kevin Daus answered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience
Night Sweats: See your regular doctor and let them get the test and decide if you need a specialist.
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MN
A 30-year-old member asked:
Is night sweats related to scheuermann disease type 2?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Bac Nguyen answered
Family Medicine 23 years experience
Not likely: Kyphosis (scheuermann's disease) is a curving of the spine that causes a bowing or rounding of the back, which leads to a hunchback or slouching posture...Basically scoliosis of the thoracic spine. This does not cause night sweat!
severe kyphosis is a risk factor for pneumonia etcc...Which can cause night sweat, among other things.
If you have night sweats, consult your doc.
Good luck.
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Dr. Bac Nguyen commented
Family Medicine 23 years experience
Provided original answer
same thing...type2 starts when you are young...often more severe form of it. Still, this should not cause nightsweat.
Consult your doc for further eval if the nightsweat is not going away.
Good luck
Mar 13, 2012
Dr. Bac Nguyen commented
Family Medicine 23 years experience
Provided original answer
How old are you?
are you on any medicine--actually meds can do that and some meds can help with controlling night sweats.
Mar 13, 2012
Dr. Bac Nguyen commented
Family Medicine 23 years experience
Provided original answer
since you already had multiple work-up and no cause found, it is reasonable to at least treat it...Benadryl 25-50mg tab before bed may provide some relief. If this is not helpful, consult with your doc for some alternative.
I wish you the best.
Mar 13, 2012
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