Night Sweats: The Cause Can Be Elusive

Night sweats are something of a mystery malady. It’s difficult to pinpoint the cause of this life-disrupting condition because there are so many possibilities, and it tends to strike out of nowhere, without warning or any apparent reason. Some cases are mild, but others can make their victims quite miserable. Unless you’ve experienced night sweats, it’s difficult to imagine being awakened from a sound sleep and finding yourself and your night clothes so totally drenched, along with your sheets, your blanket, and your pillow, that you have to get up and completely change your bed. It’s easy to understand why victims of night sweats say they get very little sleep, particularly if they’re aroused multiple times a night. The more you learn about the possible causes of night sweats, including hormonal disruptions, the better positioned you will be to work with your healthcare provider to identify and treat the cause. Read more…