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.
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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Sources & References
- Mayo Clinic — mayoclinic.org
- National Institutes of Health (NIH) — nih.gov
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) — cdc.gov
- MedlinePlus — medlineplus.gov
- Cleveland Clinic — my.clevelandclinic.org
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