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  • Night sweats---excessive sweating during the night regardless of temperature---can result from causes ranging from menopause to medication. See your doctor if you are experiencing this issue to determine underlying causes, since some can be serious.

    Menopause

    Menopause is the most common cause of night sweats, according to the Mayo Clinic. Decreased estrogen production triggers bodily temperature changes.

    Medications

    Several classes of medication can trigger night sweats, the most common of which is antidepressants. Eight percent to 22 percent of people taking antidepressants experience night sweats, according to WebMd.com. Steroids and medications that lower the body temperature, control hormone production and lower blood sugar also can cause night sweats.

    Idiopathic Hyperhydrosis

    Idiopathic hyperhydrosis triggers excessive sweating for reasons that have not been identified.

    Cancer

    Many cancers cause night sweats. Lymphoma is the most common cause, and leukemia is another.

    Other Causes

    Infections like tuberculosis and HIV can trigger night sweats. Other possible causes include hypoglycemia, hormone disorders, neurological problems, bacterial infection, stroke and adrenal gland tumors, according to the Mayo Clinic.

    Source:

    The Mayo Clinic

    WebMD

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