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Why do people sweat/beddings wet in the middle of a night when they are asleep?

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THERE ARE SEVERAL: Possible causes for this. A good history and exam by your doctor should narrow these down. It is a symptom that needs evaluated please.

Answered 3/4/2013

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Treatment for night sweats which occurs every night. I wake up at night having to change clothes and bedding as thdy are drenched in sweat. I don't have any other symptoms, very active and otherwise quite healthy.

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