Suggest Remedy For Night Sweats

Posted on Wed, 30 Sep 2015

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Wed, 30 Sep 2015 Answered on

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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

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