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Lately i have noticed i am sweating a lot more under my left arm than right. should this cause concern?

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Dr. Sewa Legha answered

No: Too minor a problem to take note and worry about. Simply ignore it as there is nothing serious that can cause this.

Answered 2/4/2014

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