Lot of Sweating at Night

About the Symptom

Night sweats are recurring periods of intense sweating during sleep, heavy enough to drench the night clothes or bedding. It may necessitate a change of clothes due to excessive sweating.

When to See a Doctor

Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms

• Need to change of clothes due to night sweats

Possible Causes

Generally, Lot of sweating at night can be related to:

• Filariasis

  Filariasis is a tropical, parasitic disease that impacts the lymph nodes and lymph vessels. The parasite is carried by mosquitoes and spreads to humans through mosquito bites.

• Pheochromocytoma

  Pheochromocytoma is a rare and typically benign tumor that grows in your adrenal gland. Your adrenal glands are small triangular organs, located above your kidneys, responsible for producing hormones that regulate your blood pressure, metabolism, and body reactions in stressful states. Pheochromocytomas are usually caused by genetic mutations and are associated with hereditary syndromes. Some symptoms include These symptoms can include: high blood pressure, headaches, irregular heartbeat, and sweating.

• Castleman's Disease / TAFLO Syndrome

  Castleman disease is a rare disorder where lymph node cells overgrow. Often, only one lymph node is affected, usually in the chest or abdomen. The exact cause is unknown but may be linked to human herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8).

• Peri-/Post-Menopausal Symptoms
• Malignant Lymphoma
• Influenza (Flu)

Related Serious Diseases

Sometimes, Lot of sweating at night may be related to these serious diseases:

• Malaria

  Malaria is caused by a plasmodium parasite, transmitted through infected mosquito bites. The disease's severity depends on the plasmodium species.

• Acute Pyelonephritis
• Meningitis
• Tuberculosis (TB) (Including Scrofuloderma)

Doctor's Diagnostic Questions

Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom:

• Do you excessively sweat at night and need to change clothes?
• Have you been sweating excessively?
• Do you sweat excessively on certain areas like palms, soles, underarms, and face?
• Do you sweat excessively all over your body?
• Do your feet sweat excessively?

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