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\n\t\tDo you often wake up in a sweat? (Picture: Getty Images)<\/p>\n
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\n\t\tDo you often wake up in a sweat? (Picture: Getty Images)<\/p>\n
Waking up drenched in sweat<\/a> occasionally is nothing to worry about \u2014 especially after a bad dream or on a hot night<\/a>.<\/p>\n But if this is a constant thing for you, it may be cause for concern.<\/p>\n On X, the NHS warned patients that although it\u2019s a \u2018common\u2019 symptom to experience every so often, \u2018if you regularly wake up<\/a> with soaking wet sheets, you should see a GP.\u2019<\/p>\n According to the health<\/a> service, a night sweats are when you sweat so much that your night clothes and bedding are soaked, \u2018even though where you\u2019re sleeping is cool.\u2019<\/p>\n Both adults and children can suffer with them, and sometimes the cause is unknown. <\/p>\n However, Dr Suzanne Wylie, GP and medical adviser for\u00a0IQdoctor<\/a>\u00a0tells Metro<\/strong> they\u2019re \u2018particularly common during the menopause<\/a> transition\u2019 due to how hormones impact body temperature.<\/p>\n \t\t What constitutes \u2018regular\u2019 night sweats will differ for each person and depending on other factors, but Dr Wylie defines it as \u2018several times a week or in a pattern that persists over a number of weeks\u2019.<\/p>\n \u2018The reason is that persistent or unexplained night\u00a0sweats\u00a0can sometimes be linked to underlying health conditions such as infections, thyroid problems, diabetes<\/a>, or, less commonly, certain cancers such as lymphoma,\u2019 she explains. <\/p>\n \u2018They can also be a side effect of some medications, including antidepressants.\u2019<\/p>\n \t\t\t\tWhen to see a doctor\t\t\t<\/p>\n According to the NHS website<\/a>, it\u2019s time to speak to your GP if:<\/p>\n Other health issues that can lead to night sweats include anxiety, obstructive sleep apnea, or a condition called\u00a0hyperhidrosis that causes excessive perspiration.<\/p>\n Or, they may simply be down to lifestyle factors like eating spicy foods, consuming caffeine or alcohol, or exercising late at night.<\/p>\n Either way, Dr Wylie says it\u2019s \u2018sensible\u2019 to chat to your GP, adding: \u2018That allows us to check for any underlying cause and, if nothing concerning is found, to give reassurance.\u2019 <\/p>\n \t\t Underlying conditions aside, night sweats are important to address due to how they impact your sleep.<\/p>\n Even if you get the recommended seven to nine hours<\/a> overall, interrupted sleep can affect your brain function, physical health, and emotional well-being.<\/p>\n Our bodies and brains go through several rounds of a four-stage sleep cycle each night, with the third phase \u2013 known as N3, delta sleep or deep sleep \u2013 believed to be the most restorative.<\/p>\n When you wake up before or during this, you\u2019re missing out on vital recovery<\/a> and growth \u2014 and by disrupting the cycle, you\u2019ll likely feel extra tired the next day.<\/p>\n To prevent a disturbed night\u2019s shut-eye, practice good sleep hygiene by avoiding screens before bed, keeping your room dark and quiet, and maintaining a consistent sleep schedule. In terms of night sweats more specifically, steering clear of caffeine, alcohol and nicotine, and keeping your room nice and cool should help.<\/p>\n Do you have a story to share?<\/strong><\/p>\n Get in touch by emailing MetroLifestyleTeam@Metro.co.uk<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n Arrow Arrow Arrow![\"Mid-Adult](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/GettyImages-2173097863.jpg\")
\n\t\tIt can be down to lifestyle factors or underlying health conditions (Picture: Getty Images)<\/p>\n\n
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\n\t\tKeeping your room cool at night is key (Picture: Getty Images)<\/p>\n
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