Night Sweats

Night sweats are repeated episodes of excessive sweating during sleep that are severe enough to soak nightclothes or bedding. While sometimes caused by a warm sleeping environment, true night sweats c

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Overview

Night sweats are repeated episodes of excessive sweating during sleep that are severe enough to soak nightclothes or bedding. While sometimes caused by a warm sleeping environment, true night sweats can be a sign of infections, hormonal disorders (menopause), certain cancers (lymphoma), medications, or other medical conditions.

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Sources & References

  1. Mayo Clinic — mayoclinic.org
  2. National Institutes of Health (NIH) — nih.gov
  3. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) — cdc.gov
  4. MedlinePlus — medlineplus.gov
  5. Cleveland Clinic — my.clevelandclinic.org
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