Q My menopause was 10 years ago, so why do I get hot sweats?

AThere are many causes of hot sweats, with the menopause best known. Other causes include idiopathic hyperhidrosis, where the body chronically produces too much sweat without obvious cause, and chronic infections. Tuberculosis is associated with night sweats, but bacterial infections including endocarditis (inflammation of the heart), osteomyelitis (inflammation in the bones), and abscesses, even HIV can cause night sweats. They can also be an early symptom of some cancers. Some medications, particularly antidepressants, and even paracetamol and aspirin, can lead to sweating. Low blood sugar may be responsible. People taking insulin or oral diabetes medications may have night-time hypoglycaemia accompanied by sweating. It is seen with several hormone disorders, and neurological conditions including stroke, autonomic dysreflexia, and autonomic neuropathy. Discuss further investigation with your doctor.

Tic disorders are a result of streptococcal infection