Priya Kapoor Priya Kapoor Asked 4 months ago

Is it normal to sweat in your sleep?

I wake up many mornings completely drenched in sweat, even when it's not hot. It's quite uncomfortable. Is it normal to sweat so much in your sleep?

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Priya Kumar Priya Kumar Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago
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Oh, I know this all too well! Excessive night sweating can be a symptom of thyroid imbalance. I experienced it before my hyperthyroidism was diagnosed. If it's bothering you a lot, it's definitely worth getting your thyroid levels checked in your regular tests and discussing it with your doctor.

Manish Joshi Manish Joshi Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

While light sweating can be normal if the room is hot, drenching night sweats can sometimes indicate an underlying health issue. My relative experienced this, and it turned out to be more serious than just the weather. Please see a doctor to rule out any complications or underlying conditions.

Rohan Gupta Rohan Gupta Joined May 2026 4 months ago

Sometimes I sweat a bit after a really spicy dinner, haha! But if you're waking up drenched, and it's not because of a hot room or a very heavy blanket, then it's probably not just food related. Maybe cool down with some good old curd rice before bed?

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Shanta Devi Shanta Devi Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

Haan beta, sometimes when it's hot, or if you eat something garam, sweating is normal. My husband used to sweat a lot in his sleep, but he was always healthy. But if you are sweating a lot even when it's cool, and feeling tired, then just tell your doctor about it, just to be sure.

Anita Singh Anita Singh Joined May 2026 4 months ago

Sweating in sleep, especially heavy night sweats, can be caused by various factors, from room temperature to hormonal changes or even certain medications. However, it can also be a symptom of underlying medical conditions. It's always best to consult your doctor at a reputable hospital for a clear diagnosis and advice.

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Rina Devi Rina Devi Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

Oh, I totally get this! I sometimes wake up feeling a bit clammy, and then I start worrying if it's something serious. Does anyone else get hot flushes sometimes even when it's not super hot? It makes me anxious that something's wrong internally.

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