What Causes Excessive Sweating During Sleep?

Posted on Mon, 14 Sep 2015

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Mon, 14 Sep 2015 Answered on

Wed, 7 Oct 2015 Last reviewed on

Question : Hi Dr...

why do I get sweat while sleeping...?
In same temperature if I don't sleep I won't get sweat....

Answered by Dr. Dr. BR Hudda (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please provide more information

Detailed Answer:
Hello
I appreciate your concern and I will definitely help you in best possible way but at the outset I would like further information for better assessment of the condition
Since how long you have noticed this problem?
Do you sleep in a hot or humid bed room?
Have you seen any doctor or ordered any investigations?

In my opinion you should sleep in loosely fitted clothes in a well ventilated and aired room.
Sweating during sleep might be related to wrong posture or humid environment.
Please write back to me with these details so that I will be able to tell you more accurately.
Best wishes

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr. BR Hudda (7 minutes later)

it is normal temperature Dr...am noticing this from past 1 year....I did thyroid n culture blood test both were normal...

Answered by Dr. Dr. BR Hudda (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please consider these guidelines

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome again
You need not to worry, since your reports are normal
You should try to sleep in straight and lying on back.
don't caver your body and face
Wear loose and cotton clothings
Use fan or AC

I am sure you will not face this issue by following these measures however please upload me the reports so that I can comment mote precisely.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Neel Kudchadkar