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I am having night time sweats when i working on the computer and sleeping. what can cause this. it causing me to be light headed and uncomfortable?

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Dr. Laura Wuarin answered

Lots of possibilitie: Many things can cause night sweats including medications and several medical conditions. Would recommend hat you see your doctor.

Dr Kossler and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/16/2015

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A member asked:

I am having night time sweats when i working on the computer and sleeping. what can cause this. it causing me to be light headed and uncomfortable?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Laura Wuarin answered

Dr Kossler and another doctor agreed

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