Excessive night sweats that sometimes leave visible marks on sheets and pillows are a sign of some “serious cancer.”
According to the American Cancer Society, excessive night sweats may be an early sign of cancer of the bone, liver, blood, or lymph glands.
It is not clear why this is so far, but it may be a sign of the body trying to fight cancer, in addition to the occurrence of hormonal changes associated with the disease, and cancer causes fever in some cases, which causes the body to sweat excessively to cool itself.
Cancer patients can suffer from “hot flashes” and night sweats, as a result of surgery, radiation or chemotherapy, or taking certain medications.
Signs not to be overlooked, according to the American Cancer Society, include:
Unusual heat in one or more areas of your body.
Wet the sheets and pillows.
– goosebumps.
Excessive sweating in not hot weather.
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 sweating due to cancer:
Night sweats caused by cancer tend to be associated with fever, fatigue, and unexplained weight loss.
Dealing with night sweats:
– To control night sweats resulting from cancer treatments, the association recommends consulting with a doctor to determine the appropriate medication to reduce fever.
Losing weight and exercising can also reduce the chances of night sweats in some patients.
Consider cooling yourself down with water or turning on an air conditioner or fan before bed.
– Make sure to choose sheet fabrics made of cotton or linen, as they absorb sweat better.
2023-07-30 19:47:06
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