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For what reason does my temperature raises to the point of sweating when i sleep?

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Dr. John Van der Werff answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Opposite: Our body temperature goes down while we sleep and if you sleep with too many blankets or in a warm room your body will sweat to try and get your body temperature to drop.

Dr Gallia agreed

Answered 3/21/2015

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