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I have sleep sweating(at night sleeping,or sleeping at anytime of a day) (my head &chest &armpits) is it serious?i sweat a lot while not sleeping too.

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Dr. James Burns answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Not necessarily: a problem especially if you live in an area with high ambient temperature and humidity.

Dr Munshower and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/16/2018

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A member asked:

I have sleep sweating(at night sleeping,or sleeping at anytime of a day) (my head &chest &armpits) is it serious?i sweat a lot while not sleeping too.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Burns answered

Dr Munshower and 2 doctors agreed

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