Understanding Night Sweats: Causes and Symptoms of Cancer-Related Sweating

2023-07-29 22:17:18

Al-Marsad newspaper: The American Cancer Society said that excessive night sweats may be an early sign of cancer of the bone, liver, blood or lymph glands.

Cancer patients can suffer from “hot flashes” and night sweats, as a result of surgery, radiation or chemotherapy, or taking certain medications.

Signs to watch out for, according to the American Cancer Society, include:

1 / Feeling unusual heat in one or more areas of your body.

2/ Wet the sheets and pillows.

3/ goosebumps

4/ Excessive sweating in an atmosphere that is not hot.

Night sweats can also be a sign of hormonal changes caused by menopause or pregnancy, low blood sugar, taking certain medications or stress.

The difference between normal sweating and pathological sweating

Night sweats caused by cancer tend to be accompanied by fever, fatigue, and unexplained weight loss.

Dealing with the symptom

To control night sweats caused by cancer treatments, the association recommends consulting with a physician to determine the appropriate fever-reducing medication.

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