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✍ 16 Common Causes of Night Sweats! What to Do About It?

Waking up in a pool of sweat is a relatively common experience that people refer to as “night sweats.” In most cases, they aren’t a cause for concern. Usually, they mean the room is too hot or the bedding is too heavy.
But, every now and then, they’re a sign of an underlying health condition. We’ll explain the most common causes of night sweats — and how to know if you should see your provider to rule out if anything more serious is going on.
The most common causes of night sweats
Night sweats often have nothing to do with a person’s health. They’re a symptom of the natural changes that happen when you sleep. For example, they can be a result of:
Sleepwear: Your pajamas may be causing you to overheat at night. This is especially true if your pajamas have long sleeves or if they’re made from a heavier material like fleece or flannel.
Sleep environment: When most people picture going to sleep, they imagine curling up in a warm cozy bed. Nestling under a heap of covers can actually help you fall asleep. But if you like a heavy blanket, it’s important to keep the room temperature cold (60°F to 67°F is the ideal range).
Medications: Many medications may cause excessive sweating and lead to night sweats. Common ones include: medications that help bring down fevers, like acetaminophen (Tylenol) and ibuprofen (Advil); steroids, like prednisone; certain antidepressants, like amitriptyline, duloxetine, and venlafaxine; and medications for diabetes, like insulin and pioglitazone.
Menopause: Hot flashes can occur at night while you’re sleeping. These are common during menopause or perimenopause — the period of time around menopause when a person’s body starts changing in preparation for menopause.
Menstruation: A decrease in the hormone estrogen can cause the body to be more sensitive to temperature changes. This change happens right before and at the start of a person’s menstrual period. And it may cause some people to experience night sweats. To read more...👇

https://www.medchoice.ca/16-common-causes-of-night-sweats-what-to-do-about-it/

Written by Cherilyn Cecchini, MD | Reviewed by Katie E. Golden, MD | Photo by Miriam Alonso on pexels

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✍ Does Xanax Cause Memory Loss or Dementia?
In the past year, almost 13% of Americans reported using benzodiazepines — like Xanax (alprazolam). Among these people, 80% take it for anxiety, and 20% take it for insomnia. But the way that benzodiazepines affect the brain means they can also affect memory. And when people experience these side effects — particularly older adults — it can lead to concerns about dementia.

We’ll explain exactly how Xanax and other benzodiazepines affect memory. We’ll also cover what the science says about its connection to long-term conditions like dementia.
How does Xanax affect memory?

Xanax (alprazolam) is a type of benzodiazepine, a group of medications that mainly treats anxiety disorders. But their calming effect comes with some side effects. Xanax and other benzodiazepines also affect mental processing speed, attention, memory, and physical activity. In particular, benzodiazepines can cause loss of memory (amnesia) of events that occur while the medication is in your system.

Xanax works by attaching to GABA receptors in the brain that slow down the release of certain brain chemicals (neurotransmitters) in nearby areas. The result is a general decrease in brain signals, causing drowsiness and forgetfulness. This wears off as you metabolize the medication. Your body can take anywhere from 6 to 20 hours to remove just half of a Xanax dose. And your body takes much longer than that (4 to 5 times as long) to completely remove the medication.
Can Xanax cause short-term memory loss?

Xanax can cause memory loss while it’s still active in the body. This is especially true during that window (about 6 to 20 hours) when over half the dose is still in your system. During this time, memory gaps can occur. You may forget events or conversations that happened after taking a dose of Xanax, similar to the way people have trouble remembering their dreams.

And it’s important to note that other benzodiazepines — like diazepam (Va**um) — can last even longer. As a comparison, the body takes 20 to 100 hours to excrete half the dose of diazepam. To read more...👇

https://www.medchoice.ca/does-xanax-cause-memory-loss-or-dementia/

Written by Valerie Jones, MD | Reviewed by Katie E. Golden, MD | Photo by cottonbro studio on pexels

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✍ 11 Symptoms That Could Be Early Signs of Parkinson’s Disease

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a type of movement disorder that is caused by a lack of dopamine in the brain. PD develops when a special type of brain cell that produces dopamine starts to die.
PD is a progressive disorder, meaning that it steadily gets worse as the number of these brain cells decreases. This also means that the earliest symptoms can be subtle. And so many people are not diagnosed with PD until their symptoms get worse with time.
If you’re worried that you or someone you know has PD — you’re not alone. It can be hard to know if someone’s symptoms are truly PD or if they’re something else. We’ll discuss 11 early signs and symptoms of PD. This way you know when to see a provider to find out what’s going on.
Who is at risk for Parkinson’s disease?
Scientists are still trying to understand what puts someone at higher risk for PD. But they know that the following factors play a role:
Age: This is the biggest risk factor for developing PD. In most cases, PD is diagnosed when someone is over 65 years old. But people younger than 50 can still develop PD. Experts think that when a younger person develops PD, it’s more likely because of their genetics.
Genetics: Scientists believe that genes that someone inherits from their parents cause up to 15% of PD cases. And a smaller number of those are due to specific genetic mutations. But the data is still limited. Even though genetics plays a role, most cases of PD do not run in the family. And even when they do, genetics probably isn’t the only reason that someone gets PD.
Environment: Exposure to toxins in the environment may also play a role in PD risk. These include pesticides, cyanide, herbicides, methanol, and carbon disulfide. People are more likely to be exposed to these chemicals if they live in a rural area, drink well water, or work in agriculture. But just like genetics, exposure to these toxins is likely not the only reason a person develops PD.
Lifestyle: Research shows that cigarette smoking and caffeine intake may actually protect someone against developing PD. But other health risks associated with these may outweigh the potential benefits. To read more...👇

https://www.medchoice.ca/11-symptoms-that-could-be-early-signs-of-parkinsons-disease/

Written by Cherilyn Cecchini, MD | Reviewed by Katie E. Golden, MD | Photo by Sven Mieke on Unsplash

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