[Night sweats: observation on a not unusual phenomenon].
With the aid of an impressive case report, the authors describes the diagnostic clues for the understanding of sweating during the night hours. Many internistic and psychological disorders may cause heavy sweating during night hours. But also substances used by patients dietary habits as well as excessive intake of alcohol may be involved. The therapeutic approaches are numerous and are discussed at the end.
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Medizinische Universitäts-Poliklinik Bern.
D002940:Circadian Rhythm; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D006945:Hyperhidrosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
Schwitzen in der Nacht: Gedanken über ein nicht unübliches Phänomen.