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My husband sweats at night that is soaks his pillow and sheets! what causes this?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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Night Sweats: Night sweats can be a symptom of a large amount of medical problems, but can represent infections and cancers. Please have your husband get in to see the family doctor urgently.

Dr Alves agreed

Answered 9/27/2020

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A member asked:

My husband sweats at night that is soaks his pillow and sheets! what causes this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Killian answered

Dr Alves agreed

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