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What Causes Profuse Sweating In An Elderly Person?

Why would I be sweating at night? Mainly chest and back areas are sweaty. Healthy 44 year old male. No medications. Non smoker. Non drinker. 5 foot 10 inch tall. Used to weigh about 85kg at beginning of year and lost about 8 kg. Now weigh 77 kg and have done so for most of this year. I did weigh about 80 to 85kg most of my adult life. most likely cause of weight loss is change of job and more physical activity/ walking involved. Blood pressure and pulse rates are at good levels.
Wed, 29 Nov 2017
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in my opinion;
Night sweats” occur when you experience episodes of sweating that soak your pajamas or sheets at night. Hot flashes and night sweats are often linked to hormonal imbalances among women, especially during menopause. But men can experience hot flashes and night sweats too.

Night sweats in men are sometimes linked to low levels of testosterone, or “low T.” Testosterone is the main sex hormone in men. It stimulates your sperm production, supports your sex drive, and helps build your bone and muscle mass. To help relieve night sweats and other symptoms of low T, your doctor may recommend hormone replacement therapy.

Night sweats can also be caused by other conditions. If you’re experiencing them, make an appointment with your doctor. They can help diagnose the cause of your symptoms and recommend a treatment plan.

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What Causes Profuse Sweating In An Elderly Person?

in my opinion; Night sweats” occur when you experience episodes of sweating that soak your pajamas or sheets at night. Hot flashes and night sweats are often linked to hormonal imbalances among women, especially during menopause. But men can experience hot flashes and night sweats too. Night sweats in men are sometimes linked to low levels of testosterone, or “low T.” Testosterone is the main sex hormone in men. It stimulates your sperm production, supports your sex drive, and helps build your bone and muscle mass. To help relieve night sweats and other symptoms of low T, your doctor may recommend hormone replacement therapy. Night sweats can also be caused by other conditions. If you’re experiencing them, make an appointment with your doctor. They can help diagnose the cause of your symptoms and recommend a treatment plan. I hope you happy with information. kindly rate it . thank you .