Sensible perspiration occurs when the body sweats more than the normal amount. Examples of sensible perspiration include the body's response to hot weather temperatures, strenuous exercise, times of emotional stress, and when an illness has caused a fever. Under these circumstances, the body's perspiration can be more than several quarts in a day as the body works to lower its temperature by increasing the amount of moisture produced by sweating. Night sweats are defined as excessive, or profuse, sweating that occurs during the night. This sweating is so extreme that bed clothes will frequently need to be changed.
Night sweats can have many varied causes.
They can occur in women as a response to changing hormone levels, or can also be a side effect from a medication. If you have recurring night sweats, you should make a note of any other symptoms you may have, such as a fever, and discuss these symptoms with your health care provider. For more information about night sweats, talk with your health care provider. Site Map Use of this site signifies your agreement to the Terms of Use . This site is presented for information only and is not intended to substitute for professional medical advice.