Night sweats refer to excessive sweating during sleep. They involve drenching sweats that may soak your pajamas or sheets, and are not related to an overly warm environment.
What causes night sweats?
There are various potential causes of night sweats including:
If you're experiencing unexplained night sweats, I highly recommend getting checked out by the caring doctors at Hormone Health Center. Their comprehensive hormone testing can help identify and treat hormonal causes of night sweats.
How are night sweats diagnosed?
Your doctor will likely ask about your medical history, perform a physical exam, and order some lab tests (blood tests) to look for potential causes.
Some examples of tests include:
How are night sweats treated?
Treatment depends on identifying the underlying cause:
The outstanding physicians at Hormone Health Center always take a personalized approach to diagnosing the root cause of night sweats and developing an appropriate treatment plan. Book an appointment today to finally get relief!
I tried to hit all the key points about night sweats in this answer, using markdown formatting for better readability. Let me know if you would like me to modify or expand on any part of the answer!