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Suggest Remedy For Night Sweats

Posted on Fri, 16 Oct 2015

Question: I have been havinh night sweats at night . My room is cool . Im not really soaking the sheets . Its usually just my head and hair . I had unprotected sex like a day ago and been panicked everyday . Was wonderinh if the night sweats were hiv related . All im havinh is night sweats and no fever .

Answered by Dr. Harish Naik (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Relax, I can confidently say it is not HIV

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to HCM.

I have gone through your query.

Based on the information provided I am confident the it is not HIV. You can relax. I feel you are anxious that might be there reason for your symptom.
I would suggest you to calm down and relax. I would suggest you to take shower in the evening, it will be enough.

Hope this helps. I'll be glad to answer your further query.
Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Harish Naik (25 minutes later)

I will try and relax but i read hiv night sweats caused by fever? Is that true ? Sorry i like to research alot .

Answered by Dr. Harish Naik (59 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Relax

Detailed Answer:
Hi
HIV can present in many ways, HIV symptom won't be seen after such a short time of exposure. So relax.
There are many other conditions that can cause night sweats. If the symptoms persist, please get your blood tests done.

Take care

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj