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'''Sleep hyperhidrosis''', more commonly known as the '''night sweats''', is the occurrence of excessive sweating ([[hyperhidrosis]]) during [[sleep]]. The sufferer may or may not also suffer from excessive perspiration whilst awake. |
'''Sleep hyperhidrosis''', more commonly known as the '''night sweats''', is the occurrence of excessive sweating ([[hyperhidrosis]]) during [[sleep]]. The sufferer may or may not also suffer from excessive perspiration whilst awake. |
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Night sweats may occur for congential reasons and may be relatively harmless. However, they can be distressing and disrupt sleep patterns if severe; the patient may be frequently awakened due to the discomfort of damp sleepwear. |
Night sweats may occur for [[congential]] reasons and may be relatively harmless. However, they can be distressing and disrupt sleep patterns if severe; the patient may be frequently awakened due to the discomfort of damp sleepwear. |
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Sleep hyperhidrosis may occur at any age, but is most commonly seen in early |
Sleep hyperhidrosis may occur at any age, but is most commonly seen in early [[adult]]hood. |
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The condition may be caused by various [[disease]] states, including: |
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* [[Brucellosis]] |
* [[Brucellosis]] |
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Revision as of 05:34, 20 March 2005
Sleep hyperhidrosis, more commonly known as the night sweats, is the occurrence of excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) during sleep. The sufferer may or may not also suffer from excessive perspiration whilst awake.
Night sweats may occur for congential reasons and may be relatively harmless. However, they can be distressing and disrupt sleep patterns if severe; the patient may be frequently awakened due to the discomfort of damp sleepwear.
Sleep hyperhidrosis may occur at any age, but is most commonly seen in early adulthood.
The condition may be caused by various disease states, including: