What causes night sweats in the elderly?

The main reasons for night sweats in the elderly are: slow metabolism, skin moisture content, infection, endocrine disorders, chronic diseases, drug side effects, environmental factors, etc. The main reasons for night sweats in the elderly are as follows: Physiological reasons: The elderly metabolism is slow, the blood vessels on the skin surface are dilated, the blood circulation is relatively increased, and the skin moisture content of the elderly is more, so it is easy to sweat after falling asleep. This situation usually relieves itself after waking up, belonging to normal physiological phenomena. Disease factors: Infection: The elderly body resistance is weak, vulnerable to bacteria, viruses and other infections, such as tuberculosis, endocarditis, pneumonia, etc., these diseases will lead to fever, resulting in night sweats. Endocrine disorders: the endocrine system function of the elderly gradually decline, may appear hyperthyroidism, diabetes and other diseases, these diseases will lead to increased metabolic rate of the body, resulting in night sweats. Chronic diseases: Some chronic diseases, such as chronic kidney failure, malignant tumors, etc., may also cause night sweats in the elderly. Drug side effects: The elderly may be taking certain drugs, such as antidepressants, antihypertensive drugs, etc., which may cause night sweats. Environmental factors: If the elderly sleep environment temperature is too high, humidity is high, or the quilt is too thick, it may also lead to night sweats. In short, night sweats in the elderly may be a normal physiological phenomenon, or may be a manifestation of disease. If night sweats last for a long time or accompanied by other discomfort symptoms, it is recommended to seek medical attention in time, conduct relevant examinations, and take appropriate treatment measures. At the same time, the elderly should pay attention to maintaining good living habits in their daily lives, such as reasonable diet, moderate exercise, maintaining a good sleep environment, etc., in order to improve their immunity.