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What are the negative effects of not being able to sweat?
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Heat build-up: Sweating is the body's main way of dispersing excess heat. You will be more prone to have a heat injury if you become overheated.
Answered 1/9/2017
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23 years old. overall rarely get sick and i covid symptoms but tested negative. now i still have night sweats. no fever?
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Fever and drenching night sweats for a week. (Soaking the bed and using multiple towels). Negative for flu. No fever during day.
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My husband has had night sweats and fevers for 3 weeks. He has lost 15 pounds and says his head feels fuzzy. His work ups have all been negative. Obviously, we are very worried. Can you suggest what type of specialist we can request a referral to?
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My husband has had night sweats, drenching the sheets, for 1 week with low grade fever and chills (all only at night). He is negative for flu.
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Drenching night sweats for one week to the point I sleep with towels. Neg for flu. Fever every night. Room temp is normal. Blood work normal. ?
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