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What does sweating while you sleep mean ?
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Could be many things: sweating at night could be as simple as getting hot at night, but night sweats can also be a symptoms of other health problems- infections, autoimmune problems, thyroid problems or cancers More serious causes of night sweats often are accompanied by other symptoms - fever, fatigue, weight loss or not feeling well -- if you have any other symptoms/no other explanation for night sweats -see doctor
Answered 1/16/2015
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Night sweats: it can be a sign of infection ,malignancy, menopause, hormonal imbalance, neurological conditions etc. sometimes it is idiopathic
Answered 1/16/2015
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