Addiction is a disease that takes a severe toll on the body. Even in recovery, individuals will find themselves challenged by the after-effects of a substance use disorder. This is why recovery ought to begin with professional drug and alcohol detox. Doing so not only sets the individual down the right path toward healing but also gives them the necessary experience in managing their condition once they complete an addiction treatment program.
One of the effects of drug or alcohol withdrawal can be night sweats. When people sweat a lot, the condition is called hyperhidrosis. Some medications are to blame, along with alcohol addiction which can come with night sweats as a side effect. Night sweats usually are more common with binge drinking or excessive use of alcohol. A single drink can make a person sweat. The same thing may happen when a person stops drinking and goes into withdrawal.
Body Heat and Alcohol
Drinking alcohol raises body temperature. When the body gets warm, it perspires to sweat out the heat and cool the body down. Alcohol makes a person’s skin feel warmer but does not provide warmth against the cold. Just a little bit of alcohol causes blood vessels to dilate, moving warm blood closer to the skin’s surface, resulting in feeling warmer temporarily. The same veins are pumping blood closer to the skin’s surface, causing core body heat to be released.
Night Sweats and Withdrawal
Sweating excessively at night may be a sign of alcohol withdrawal, especially for people who have not had a drink for a day or so. Almost all people in acute withdrawal have decreased blood volume due to diaphoresis (profuse sweating), hyperthermia, vomiting, or abnormally rapid breathing. Acute withdrawal may find a person experiencing autonomic nervous system hyperactivity and an increased risk of serious symptoms like delirium tremens (DTs) and seizures. Seizures and tremors usually occur within the first 48 hours following discontinued consumption and peak around 24 hours.
Sweating Out Toxins
The primary function of sweating is to regulate the body’s internal temperature. When internal temperatures are reached, the body perspires to cool things down. As sweat evaporates, the surface of the skin is cooled. Sweat consists of 99% water and tiny residues of carbs, salts, protein, and urea. When a person does not consume water, this may impair the body’s detox and cause toxic retention.
Prevention
By continuing to drink, a person may experience serious consequences. The best way to seek help is through professional addiction treatment. The following suggestions may also help:
- Replenish lost fluids with water
- Rinse skin to remove excess salt from sweating
- Keep the bedroom at a comfortable temperature
- Avoid using heavy blankets
- Change bed sheets before turning in for the night
It may be hard for some people to avoid experiencing night sweats after they have been drinking. It all depends on the individual. The best way to get support is in a rehab environment that provides support for withdrawal, oversees the individual’s experience and can help them navigate it more effectively.
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