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24 year old female suffering from extreme night sweats for the past few weeks that have a sickly sweet smell. what could be the cause of this?

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Dr. Eric Chevlen answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Oncology

See doctor promptly: Night sweats—severe enough to warrant changing your night garments— may be due to an internal abscess or to lymphoma. See a doctor promptly.

Dr Eastburn agreed

Answered 7/7/2016

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A member asked:

24 year old female suffering from extreme night sweats for the past few weeks that have a sickly sweet smell. what could be the cause of this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Eric Chevlen answered

Dr Eastburn agreed

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