What causes night sweats in men?

The question as to whether men experience menopause is a contentious and debatable issue. Is male menopause a reality or a myth? The fact is that as much as men do not experience failure of their reproductive organs they still undergo hormonal changes. One of the side effects of the hormonal changes is hot flashes characterized by night sweats. Men also experience night sweats and the condition is more common among men above the age of 50. A condition known as Andropause is experienced mostly by men above the age of fifty but it can start as early as when one hits 30 years. The side effects of this condition are: insomnia, night sweats and hot flashes.

What causes night sweats in men? 

Prostate cancer in men can cause night sweats in men. Men who experience drastic changes in the levels of testosterone may experience night flashes. These changes cause the brain to misunderstand an individual’s needs hence resulting to body temperate changes. Men who have a missing testicle due to prostate cancer have a high likelihood of getting night sweats to the reduction in the amount of testosterone. Men experiencing Andropuse have to endure high levels of sweat during the night. This causes disruption of their sleep which in turn leads to insomnia. Men perspire and get hot flushes which are a disturbing and uncomfortable condition. The frequency and intensity differ depending on an individual. However, on average the flashes can last over an hour. The night sweats and flushes can bring about other complications such as nausea, irritation and an increased heart beat. In men the night sweats conditions can last for about 5-10 years.

Remedies for night sweats in men. 

The best way to manage night sweats is to engage in regular exercise. Proper diet can also help to reduce the night sweats, consuming fluids and fruits with increase the juices in your body causing a cooling effect. Men who experience night sweats should refrain from taking alcohol, spicy foods, caffeine and red wine. Smoking can also aggregate the condition and thus should be avoided. When sleeping, it’s advisable to wear cotton clothes that will absorb the sweat in order to decrease the discomfort. At night you can apply a wet cloth on your fore head to help you to cool off. Taking a bath just before you sleep will help to decrease your temperature. It’s very important to consume a lot of water when you experience the hot flush, this will help to keep your body hydrated. The nausea will also subside if you take fluids. You can also ensure that you keep the room temperature cool by opening the windows or by using air conditioning. You can also place thin magnets over the vents to ensure that your room receives more cold air. Night flashes are manageable and it’s not a life threatening condition one should learn to cope with the condition as there is no known cure for it.