Diseases that cause endocrine and hormonal disorders often cause severe night sweats, said British therapist Jeff Foster.
The doctor told in an interview with The Sun newspaper what pathologies of the body can cause intense sweating at night. Speaking about the medical causes of night sweats, Jeff Foster noted that they can be conditionally divided into two categories: psychological and physiological. The psychological factor of intense sweating usually implies that a person is prone to stress, anxiety, increased anxiety, and in his body the level of specific, so-called stress hormones (for example, cortisol or adrenaline) is increased.
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At the same time, the doctor noted, night sweats due to an unstable psycho-emotional state usually do not last long.
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“If excessive night sweats continue for several weeks, you should see a doctor,” said the specialist. some diseases. The therapist listed the possible causes of profuse sweat at night.
- Thyroid diseases.
- Diabetes.
- Sleep apnea.
- Acid reflux.
- Menopause (in women).
- Andropause (in men).
- Alcoholism.
“In rare cases, night sweats indicate the development of tumors,” the doctor added.
Earlier, the MedikForum.ru portal wrote about what pathologies an acute craving for sweets can indicate.
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