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What could be the reason for sweating while asleep? i usually wake up drenched ! thanx

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Night sweats: Night sweats are the result of fever that breaks during the night. Many health problems can cause night sweats, some of them very serious -- like tuberculosis, for example. See a doctor soon. Good luck.

Answered 12/2/2019

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