Symptom 2: Night Sweats
An innocuous bedtime routine can be disrupted with NSHL through the onset of intense night sweats. This isn’t your average, slight perspiration due to a warm night; we’re talking about drenching sweats that might compel you to change your bedding.
Night sweats in the context of NSHL are a direct result of the body’s immune response. As the body grapples with the disease, fevers can ensue, leading to these sweats. They’re particularly alarming due to their sheer intensity and the lack of apparent triggers.
Many individuals, understandably, may attribute these sweats to hormonal changes, especially in women. However, when these sweats become a regular occurrence and are coupled with other symptoms, it’s time to delve deeper. (2)