Advice: Many people suffer from night sweats. For some, though, it may indicate a serious health problem.
, but treatment is associated with increased risk of certain complications such as strokes, and so it is important to discuss the pros and cons with a physician who knows your medical history.
Other hormonal issues also can cause night sweats and affect men and women alike — such as an overactive thyroid gland, or hyperthyroidism. Night sweats because of hyperthyroidism are often accompanied by other symptoms such as diarrhea, jitteriness or increased heart rate, and should be discussed with a physician promptly as there areDid you start a new medication recently? That could be the reason for your night sweats.
Other drugs such as albuterol, commonly taken for asthma, and calcium channel blockers, used for high blood pressure, can also lead to symptoms. A more dangerous scenario is if you have diabetes and take insulin before bedtime or other anti-hyperglycemic medications. In these cases, night sweats may be a sign of low blood sugar. If that happens, check your levels at the time of symptoms, and if low, discuss possibly adjusting your medication with your physician as soon as possible.
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