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I was wondering whether night sweats can happen in just the lower leg/shin area?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Nope: "Night sweats" are usually GENERALIZED ("soaking") Hope this is helpful! Dr Z

Answered 11/25/2017

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