Dr. David Samadi, robotic prostate surgeon, discusses a range of night sweat triggers. In the short term, a virus or bacterial infection could be the cause of night sweats. Other night sweat causes include menopause, urinary tract infections, chronic sinus infections, thyroid gland conditions, antidepressant or other medication reactions, and even stress or panic attacks. In more serious instances, night sweats can be a symptom of cancer such as adrenal cancer.
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