What is Night sweats?

Night sweats is a symptom that people may experience for many reasons. It can be related to infections, chronic conditions, injuries, medication effects, or other health changes. The presence of this symptom alone does not diagnose any condition.

If you have Night sweats that is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other warning signs, contact a qualified healthcare provider.

Possible conditions associated with Night sweats

The following conditions have been associated with Night sweats. Only a health professional can determine the underlying cause.

Acromegaly

Acromegaly is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.

Bronchial neuroendocrine tumor

Bronchial neuroendocrine tumor is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.

Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, axonal, Type 2HH

Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, axonal, Type 2HH is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and si...

Citrullinemia type II

Citrullinemia type II is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.

Classic Hodgkin lymphoma

Classic Hodgkin lymphoma is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.

Classic mycosis fungoides

Classic mycosis fungoides is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.

Cryptogenic organizing pneumonia

Cryptogenic organizing pneumonia is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.

Endocarditis

Infection of the inner lining of the heart chambers and valves, which can cause fever, fatigue, and heart murmurs.

HIV Infection

A viral infection that attacks the immune system. With treatment, people with HIV can live long, healthy lives.

Idiopathic chronic eosinophilic pneumonia

Idiopathic chronic eosinophilic pneumonia is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.

Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease

Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.

Lymphoma

Cancer of the lymphatic system, causing swollen lymph nodes, fever, night sweats, and weight loss.

Related symptoms

When to seek medical care

Seek urgent care if Night sweats is severe, sudden, or occurs with chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, severe weakness, or other serious symptoms.