If you wonder, “why do I get so hot when I sleep?”
this comprehensive guide is for you.
A sleep specialist weighs in with answers and tips.
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Before you know it, youre in a fullnight sweat, and youre not exactly sure why.
Addressing the problem will not only keep you cool, but can also help you get more quality sleep.
director of the Institute of Sleep Medicine atNorthwell Staten Island University Hospital
Its your sleep environment
Sweating bullets when you sleep?
It might be the room youre sleeping in.
The following factors can play a role in overheating while sleeping, per Dr. Kilkenny:
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Your bodys more sensitive to heat
Your body composition can make you more sensitive to heat.
For example, people with a higher percentage of body fat may feel hotter at night.
Dr. Kilkenny says having overweight causes us to feel warm.
But keep in mind, not everyone with overweight will have night sweatsit just depends on the person.
You take certain medications
The meds youre taking could also be responsible for nighttime perspiration.
But antidepressants arent the only drugs with sweaty side effects.
director of the Institute of Sleep Medicine atNorthwell Staten Island University Hospital
In fact, theres a long list of medicines that may make you more sensitive to heat.
Talk to your doctor first, who can help decide whether the drug is causing your heat intolerance.
If its safe, they may prescribe you a lower dose or put you on an alternative med.
You could have a sleep disorder
Chronic overheating at night could also be a sign of a sleep disorder.
This leads to excessive stress on the body, which causes the temperatures to rise.
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Taking a cool shower may help lower your temp before going to sleep.
But turns out, a cup of joe close to bedtime can make you feel too hot to sleep.
This heat sensitivity may be even more intense if youre going through menopause.
Its your age
Another thing we attribute to aging?
FAQ
Why do I get so hot at night as a female?
Hormones, hormones, hormones (most likely).
Another time you may be waking up hot at night?
This can increase blood flow and raise your core body temperature, worsening the sensation of heat at night.
Why do I feel feverish every night but dont have a fever?
Feeling feverish usually means you are hot, but have the chills.
Sometimes heat sensitivity can make it feel like you have a fever when you dont.
Maybe your mattress is trapping body heat or something you ate or drank is raising your internal thermostat.
It could also have something to do with your health.
They can examine you and run tests to help get to the bottom of the issue.
Why do I get so hot when I sleep even when its cold?
If its affecting your sleep (or quality of life in general), talk to your doctor.
They can help get to the root cause of your heat intolerance and properly treat it.
reviewed byAngela Holliday-Bell, MD
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