Abdominal and pelvic computed tomography (CT), with and without contrast, are negative for acute pathology, but a 1.7-cm lesion is found in the upper pole of the left kidney. What is your next step? Renal or adrenal masses may be discovered during imaging studies for complaints unrelated to the kidneys or adrenals.
Some of the known conditions that can cause excessive sweating are: Menopause - The hot flushes that accompany the menopausal transition can occur at night or day and cause sweating. This is a very common cause of night sweats in women around the time of menopause. Idiopathic hyperhidrosis - Idiopathic hyperhidrosis is a condition in which the body chronically produces too much sweat without any identifiable medical cause.
Feeling Sick Can Cause Sweating. Being sick can make you sweat, and not just because you have a fever. Sweating can be a symptom of angina -- heart-related chest pain -- and a heart attack. Infections, diabetes, and an overactive thyroid gland all can make you sweat. Some diseases, like cancer and HIV, can cause night sweats.