10 Night Sweats Causes

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Cause #9: Obesity

Being overweight or obese can make night sweats more common. When there is too much weight being carried by the body, an array of problems, including sleeping disorders can occur.

The extra fat on the body acts as an insulator and makes people hold heat, causing them to sweat at night. This is known as the thermoregulatory theory.

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