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What would cause profuse sweating while sleeping? what could it be a symptom of?
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Sleep Apnea: There are many potential causes of night sweats. These include infection, cancer and sleep apnea. You should discuss your symptoms with your doctor.
Answered 10/4/2016
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Sleep Hyperhidrosis: Sleep hyperhidrosis causes: cancer, medications, menopause, hormone disorders, anxiety/pressure, infections, neurologic problems, diabetes, epilepsy, and toasty sleep environment.
Answered 1/23/2013
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