The human body is highly intuitive and one must always make it a priority to listen to what it says as it always lets us know if there is anything significantly wrong with our health via signs and symptoms . Among such signs that we receive, night sweats are usually ignored and thought to be the least significant. Multiple factors like warm room temperature, stress, etc.
can cause occasional sweating during sleep , however, Dr Aditi Shah Kaskar, Consultant Hematologist, Hemato Oncologist and BMT Physician, shared in an interview with HT Lifestyle that if you are experiencing intense sweating persistently, it could be your body’s way of telling you that there is something more serious associated with it. She elaborated - When does night sweats become concerning Many people experience night sweat occasionally but when such episodes are frequent and drench clothes and bed sheets it’s necessary to take notice. These aren't your normal night sweats caused by a thick blanket or a heated environment.
Rather, they can occur even in a chilly area and usually involve drenching. If you frequently wake up with wet sheets and clothes, there is a possibility that there's more going on than just the surroundings. This type of sweating can be more than just inconvenient and can be a warning sign of an underlaying health issue like lymphoma, a type of cancer.
Lymphoma: A subtle but deadly condition Lymphoma is a type of cancer that strikes lymphocytes, i.e., the white blood cells your imm.