night sweats

plural noun

: profuse sweating during sleep that is sometimes a symptom of febrile disease

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Several months later, Staley started having night sweats. —

Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 9 Mar. 2023 Unlike some other mattress toppers, this one will add comfort without adding heat, making this an ideal choice for those who get night sweats. —

Rachel Simon, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Mar. 2023 But some people with lymphoma also experience night sweats. —

Barbara Brody, Health, 26 Feb. 2023 Symptoms of active infection include persistent cough, fever, night sweats and unexplained weight loss. —

Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2023 Most menopause experts now believe that for healthy women under 60 suffering from bothersome hot flashes and night sweats, the benefits of the therapy outweigh the risks. —

Lauren Jackson, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2023 One of the most common causes of night sweats for women is fluctuating estrogen levels. —

Women's Health, 2 Feb. 2023 Those symptoms may include fever, chills, rashes, night sweats, or muscle aches. —

Amanda Gardner, Health, 1 Feb. 2023 The result is hot flashes, night sweats, and/or trouble sleeping. —

Carey Rossi, Good Housekeeping, 10 Jan. 2023 See More

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