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What Causes Night Sweats?

Thanks. For several years now I ve been experiencing night sweats that leave my chest soaking wet. I wind up changing my tee shirt during the night, and often my location so my pillow and bedding can dry. I m almost 71. My exercise consists of occasional - though intense - yard work (pruning, weeding, etc). I m about 10 lbs overweight (well maybe 15). I eat a heart healthy diet, usually cooked at home. I drink 3-4 glasses of water per day in addition to beverages (non-alcoholic) and fluids with meals. I may have a little decaf once in a while (mostly chai or green tea). I have a HX of basil cell CA so I try to stay indoors more than I would really like. I average 7 hours of sleep per night. What else might be helpful information?
Wed, 9 May 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

The cause of night sweats is alterations in hormone levels from various reasons as stress or others. I recommend a thorough history, physical examination, and necessary evaluations to find out the cause and manage accordingly.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,      
Dr. Purva Patel
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What Causes Night Sweats?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. The cause of night sweats is alterations in hormone levels from various reasons as stress or others. I recommend a thorough history, physical examination, and necessary evaluations to find out the cause and manage accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Purva Patel