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I am 40 years old and woke up at night, drenched in sweat. what could it be?
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Night sweats: Unfortunately a lot of different medical conditions can have night sweats as part of their profile. But, many of them can be very serious, even life threatening. Please go see your physician for a thorough evaluation soon!
Answered 7/5/2014
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