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I'm a 55 yr. old male. what would cause night sweats?
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Many causes: Sweating at night that soaks the sheets is often not related to a problem, but can be from -too many blankets! -menopause -antidepressant medications -stroke, certain neurologic problems -overactive thyroid -low blood sugar (too much diabetic medication) -infections, eg: tb, bone infections, hiv, brucellosis, ... -leukemia or lymphoma -carcinoid -myelofibrosis -pheochromocytosis -many other causes.
Answered 8/31/2019
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