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What Causes Excessive Sweating At Night After Treating Mild Flu?

Thank you. Had a mild flu bug for 4 days. Although the fever has passed and I am feeling good, I continue to sweat badly at night and I am now getting bad muscle spasms in my hands and up my spine.. I continue to drink all the water I can..couple of quarts a day..
Tue, 11 Apr 2017
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Hi,

I understand your concerns.

I am happy that you have already passed the flu bug and fever and are feeling better. With regards to bad sweating at night, that could be due to electrolyte imbalance possibly caused by flu bug. Remember you are not totally recovered yet.

Apart drinking water, I'd recommend to start taking oral rehydration salts (ORS) to replace the lost electrolytes.
Furthermore, I advise to have your meals regularly and don't skip any to avoid hypoglycemia attack as long as you do not have fever anymore.

If the bad night sweating won't improve, then, should consult with your doctor to rule out other major causes.

Wish fast recovery.
Dr.Albana
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What Causes Excessive Sweating At Night After Treating Mild Flu?

Hi, I understand your concerns. I am happy that you have already passed the flu bug and fever and are feeling better. With regards to bad sweating at night, that could be due to electrolyte imbalance possibly caused by flu bug. Remember you are not totally recovered yet. Apart drinking water, I d recommend to start taking oral rehydration salts (ORS) to replace the lost electrolytes. Furthermore, I advise to have your meals regularly and don t skip any to avoid hypoglycemia attack as long as you do not have fever anymore. If the bad night sweating won t improve, then, should consult with your doctor to rule out other major causes. Wish fast recovery. Dr.Albana