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I have been having night sweats on and off again for almost a year bad a half. i only seem to sweat on the upper half of my chest but it is enough to dampen my shirt and need to change. i have no other symptoms like weight loss or fever just these night s

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Even if no wt loss-: - i would be checked for TB starting with a skin test. If you are already TB+ on your skin test then your still need a diagnosis. See an internist.

Answered 12/11/2020

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A member asked:

I have been having night sweats on and off again for almost a year bad a half. i only seem to sweat on the upper half of my chest but it is enough to dampen my shirt and need to change. i have no other symptoms like weight loss or fever just these night s

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Peter Ihle answered

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