Why do I wake up sweating?

There is a possibility that you just might be detoxing from drugs, alcohol, fear, anxiety, depression...

First of all you need to know that Sweat is a liquid that is made by the skin when the body is hot. Sweat is made in sweat glands under the surface of the skin, and it comes out of tiny holes in the skin called pores. Sweat is mostly water, but it also contains some salts. The body makes sweat to cool itself down. Thats on the scientific side. On the other hand the right question is "Why is my body warming up while I am sleeping" The answer could by psychological or medical. You could be suffering from a kind of infection that raises your body's temperature and due to that you wake up sweating. Also it can be you suffering from a certain kind of dreams that you dont remember in the morning

worst case night sweats could indicate a serious prolem,they can be a symptom of autoimmune disease,heart problems,endocrine disorders,HIV,TB certain cancers, sleep apnea and panic disorders

I wake up sweating when I have nightmares. I have been prone to anxiety in the past and, when my life becomes too stressful, it tends to come across in my sleep.

If you experience waking up sweating more often than you used to, you may be suffering from sleep hyperhidrosis. Night sweat usually occur at night even when ambient temperature is cool. It can happen anytime when one is asleep, then suddenly waking up sweating and feeling very hot. It can be distressful and can lead to insomnia. This condition is different from flushing, which can also occur during daytime.

I sometimes wake up sweating and it's a very uncomfortable experience. Possible contributions to this discomfort can be too thick a blanket or pyjamas, a loud environment, bed bugs or even an old mattress. While these are physical explanations, your overall health can also be a leading cause of a sweaty sleep. If you have recently changed your diet, are feeling fatigued, or are experiencing a flu, sweating is a common result. A area which won't effect all, is also woman experiencing menopause. The fluctuation in hormonal changes can cause sweating during your sleep. Likewise, men who are testosterone deficient or taking drugs to prevent or reduce the production of the hormone can also experience sweating in sleep, unfortunately.

My accunpunurist told me that it has to do with Kidney function. In my own experience it can also be from hormonal changes in the body.

You could wake up sweating from it being too hot in the room, or from having too many blankets on. It also could be from having nightmares or night terrors that you do not remember.

If you experience waking up sweating more often than you used to, you may be suffering from sleep hyperhidrosis. Night sweat usually occur at night even when ambient temperature is cool. It can happen anytime when one is asleep, then suddenly waking up sweating and feeling very hot. It can be distressful and can lead to insomnia. This condition is different from flushing, which can also occur during daytime. There are many possible causes for you to wake up sweating these include: Infections: Tuberculosis, a condition accompanied by chronic pneumonia, cough, weight loss, and fever Endocarditis or inflammation of heart valves Cystitis or urinary bladder infection Osteomyelitis or bone infection Histoplasmosis , a fungal infection often associated with AIDS patients Lung, liver or spleen abscess Any infection with fever: bacterial infections like brucellosis, viral infections like mononucleosis , fungal infections like coccidioidomycosis Other Diseases: Stress or anxiety Chronic fatigue syndrome Chest pain Gastro-esophageal reflux disease Diabetic neuropathy, a nerve disorder related to diabetes Pulmonary edema due to heart failure Inflammatory bowel disease Ulcerative colitis Sarcoidosis Thyroid disorders like Hashimoto's disease Granulomatous disease, a hereditary disease affecting the immune system Endocrine system disorders like diabetes and acromegaly Myelofibrosis, a bone marrow disorder Diabetes insipidus Rheumatological Causes: Takayasu's Arteritis Temporal Arteritis Malignancies or Cancers: Lymphoma or cancer of the lymphoid cells Leukemia or cancer of the blood Other types of cancer like breast cancer Neurological Conditions Autonomic dysreflexia Posttraumatic syringomyelia Stroke Dysautonomia Epilepsy Cerebral palsy Sudden onset migraine Head trauma Medications for neurological disorders Sleep Disorders Sleep apnea Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome Phentermine, a drug used to control obesity and sleep apnea Medication Antipsychotics Antidepressants Antihypertensives Antipyretics Antihistamines Hypoglycemic agents Hormones Steroid medications Medicines containing niacin, nitroglycerin, tamoxifen, etc. Other drugs, including Accupril, Ambien, Cozaar, Viagra, Zoloft, etc Post-Surgery Chemotherapy Orchiectomy, or removal of testicles in prostate cancer patients Substance Abuse Alcohol abuse Drug abuse including marijuana, heroin, and other prescription drugs Withdrawal from drugs Mercury Poisoning Mercury poisoning can causes serious problems including hyperhidrosis. Cardiovascular, neurological or gastrointestinal disorders are often accompanied with hyperhidrosis or they may happen simultaneously. Mercury poisoning can also affect the body’s immune system, causing easier exposure to infections.

Any number of reasons could lead to a person waking up sweating, such as waking from a recent nightmare.