How common is night sweats in glandular fever?

Glandular fever is a viral illness that can cause an active immune response. Sweating during sleep may occur as fever rises and settles. Other features can include swollen glands, headache, poor appetite and general weakness. Night sweats are not specific to glandular fever; a warm room, another infection or a medicine can produce the same experience. The overall pattern and examination are more useful than sweating alone.

Rest when your energy is low, drink regularly and choose light meals if your throat is sore. Keep the room cool and change damp sleepwear to stay comfortable. Avoid strenuous exercise and contact sports while unwell, because the spleen can become enlarged during glandular fever. Ask a clinician when it is safe to return to usual activity, particularly if fatigue continues.

Get urgent help for trouble breathing or swallowing, severe dehydration, intense abdominal pain, fainting, confusion or rapidly worsening weakness. Arrange medical review for persistent fever, worsening sore throat, yellowing of the skin, or night sweats that continue after the main illness has improved.

Ask whether your symptoms need testing, how to manage fever safely, and which activities to avoid while recovering. Tell the clinician about abdominal pain, medicines, hydration and the effect of fatigue on daily tasks.