[Gastroesophageal reflux as a cause of night sweating].
Night sweats has been defined as drenching sweats that require the patient to change bed clothes. In current studies night sweats appear in 30% of non-obstetric patients and affects approximately 60% of pregnant women. Differential diagnoses include infections, malignancy, medications, hot flashes and panic attacks, making of each patient a challenge. We present two patients with night sweating. After excluding systemic diseases the diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux was made, with excellent response to anti-reflux treatment. The presentation of our two patients coupled with a deep literature review, underscores the importance of gastroesophageal reflux as a cause of night sweating.
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Servicio de Clínica Médica, Hospital Británico, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Finn
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Bruetman
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Trimarchi
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D000897:Anti-Ulcer Agents; D002792:Cholestyramine Resin; D004294:Domperidone; D009853:Omeprazole