What Causes Night Sweats?

Posted on Mon, 5 Jan 2015

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Mon, 5 Jan 2015 Answered on

Tue, 3 Feb 2015 Last reviewed on

Question : What causes night sweats?

Answered by Dr. Deepika Patil (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Many causes

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Welcome to Healthcare magic.

There are many causes for night sweats. According to your age the common are medications like antidepressants, Diabetic drugs, Hormone therapy & Hot atmosphere. Besides those disease such as infection, anxiety, bacterial infection, tuberculosis, increased thyroid levels also cause night sweats.

I suggest you to tell me all the symptoms you are suffering from and medications you are taking so that I will be able to conclude to some cause and guide in further investigations if needed and treatment.

Waiting for your reply.

Regards
Dr Deepika Patil

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