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.
During andropause, diminished testosterone levels are a major cause behind insomnia or sleep apnea, both of which contribute to fatigue in men. In addition to diminished testosterone, interruption of sleep in men can be caused by symptoms such as night sweats, depression, irritability, weight gain and stress. Night sweats in men with fatigue add to insomnia and fatigue because they make it difficult to get a good night's rest. Having to get up in the middle of the night over a period of time can lead to sleep deprivation and ultimately fatigue.