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End Stage Renal Disease, Awaiting Transplant, On Dialysis, Diabetic. What Could Be The Causes ?

Hi, I am a 65 year old woman with a history of smoking and have been smoke free for six years. I have end stage renal disease, and am currently awaiting a kidney transplant, which I have medically qualified for. While awaiting my transplant, I've been receiving dyalsis and am diabetic. Lately, I have been getting periodical "night sweats.' I am wondering what could be causing this as I know it cant be menopause. I am on several medications for high blood pressure, cholesterol and insulin.
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Welcome to HCM.The commonest cause of night sweats in your case would be nocturnal hypoglycaemia,also if you are on any painkillers/analgesics ,they may also induce night sweats,as would any systemic or urinary infection.Autonomic neuropathy secondary to Diabetes,and certain antihypertensive drugs will also cause night sweats.It would help discussing this with your doctor who can investigate and isolate the cause.
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End Stage Renal Disease, Awaiting Transplant, On Dialysis, Diabetic. What Could Be The Causes ?

Welcome to HCM.The commonest cause of night sweats in your case would be nocturnal hypoglycaemia,also if you are on any painkillers/analgesics ,they may also induce night sweats,as would any systemic or urinary infection.Autonomic neuropathy secondary to Diabetes,and certain antihypertensive drugs will also cause night sweats.It would help discussing this with your doctor who can investigate and isolate the cause.