Night sweats
Occurrence of excessive sweating during sleep.
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.