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.
Night sweats, also known as sleep hyperhidrosis, refers to sweating at night resulting in drenched sleepwear and sheets, unrelated to an overheated sleeping environment. Night sweats affect approximately 3 percent of the population and can be a sign of a serious disease. Although the majority of causes of night sweats are non-life threatening, a doctor should always be consulted to determine the underlying cause. Sweating is the body's natural cooling system to prevent overheating.