Sweating at night are very often caused by dangerous diseases such as tuberculosis and Hodgkin's disease. The patient who complaint of night sweats in the first place will be surveyed for the presence of these diseases.

Sweating at night you can due to disorders associated with the endocrine system. Often excessive sweating occurs when hormonal failure, for example, in violation of thyroid function, neurological and malignant diseases. Night sweats can also cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).


The use of certain medications, e.g., antidepressants, medications that contain aspirin, antihypertensive drugs can also cause night perspiration. Be sure to consult a doctor if you notice a similar reaction to the medication. The doctor will prescribe you another drug or reduce the dosage.

Some foods, such as garlic and spices cause a strong rush of blood can cause excessive sweating. So before going to sleep should avoid taking hot and spicy food. A similar effect, by the way, have alcohol and cigarettes.

In very rare cases, night sweats is a consequence of idiopathic hyperhidrosis. This is a problem in which the appearance of sweat at night is not related to any disease, and is associated with psychological factors. In such cases, will assist complex treatment in the form of antidepressants, deodorants, herbal baths and tea.

Night sweats in men of middle age is often caused by changes in pressure, emotional instability. In women, excessive sweating can be due to menopause, during which there are the tides, which increases body temperature and causes sweating.