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I wake up in the middle of the night drenched in sweat. i use to never do this. should i go see a doctor?

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Dr. Eric Chevlen answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Oncology

Yes.: Drenching night sweats usually indicate a serious problem. Cause may be an abscess or lymphoma (such as Hodgkin's Disease). Consult a physician.

Answered 5/29/2014

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A member asked:

I wake up in the middle of the night drenched in sweat. i use to never do this. should i go see a doctor?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Eric Chevlen answered

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