What Causes Night Sweats?
There are a few things that cause night sweats.
Heres a rundown of the most common causes of sweating at night.
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Medications
According to Oks, some medications have sweating as a possible side effect.
For example, emotional stress can lead to an increase in your heart rate and respiration.
If you are feeling emotional stress before bed, Pate said it can also causesweatingwhile youre asleep.
How Common Is Sweating at Night?
Pate said its difficult to say exactly how many people experience night sweats.
Either way, seeing your provider is the first step to figuring out whats causing them and getting relief.
If youre having night sweats often and cant seem to get relief, reach out to your provider.
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