NIGHT SWEATS a sign of deadly disease?

The sweltering temperatures this summer have been causing ALL of us to sweat!

But even if you manage to escape the heat during the day… you could be a victim of NIGHT SWEATS.

For most, waking up drenched in sweat could be a by-product of a room being too hot… or sleeping under too many blankets…

But if you’re losing sleep from sweat—even when sleeping in cool temps…

You need to know that it could be one of the first signs of a deadly disease.

It turns out that night sweats—especially when you’re exposed to colder sleeping temperatures—could be a considered an early sign of various CANCERS.

Cancers such as…

• Lymphoma (cancer of the lymphatic system)
• Leukemia (cancer of the blood)
• Mesothelioma (cancer of the lining that covers organs like lungs, heart, and testicles)

The exact connection between night sweats and cancer isn’t 100% known. However, experts now say that it can happen when cancer cells release substances that raise the body temperature.

To cool the body down and bring it back to normal temperature, the body produces excessive sweat.

Additionally, studies say that night-time excessive perspiration could also be caused hormone changes that accompany some cancers.

Let me be clear…

Night sweats doesn’t mean you HAVE cancer… but there is still a chance it could be a very early warning sign.

If you’re starting to experience night sweats, speak with your doctor. Outside of any environmental changes, your doc may order blood tests that can detect any hormonal abnormalities that could be linked to cancer.

In other words, night sweats are nothing to ignore or scoff at!

If nothing is abnormal in any lab work, you can take steps to control night sweats like investing in cooling sheets and/or blankets that naturally react to your body’s internal temperature to provide a “cooling” effect.

To being aware of potential cancer signs,

Sarah Reagan

Sources:

Sunny, Suneeta. “Watch Out, Night Sweats May Be A Sign Of Cancer.” https://www.medicaldaily.com/watch-out-night-sweats-may-sign-cancer-470587