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Drenching nights sweats last few months only 1 or 2 a week max, no meds, no medical conditions, small widespread palpable nodes (scanned 6 months ago) thought to be ok, no other symptoms, should i get checked out?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

A CBC, differential and smear are recommended. Please see your physician soon. A Chest image may provide additional information. Rule out infection. Monitor temperature and breathing. Watch for signs of fever.

Answered 12/3/2022

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Dr. Devon Webster answered

Specializes in Medical Oncology

Yes, you should be checked. Drenching night sweats, where your night clothes are soaked or your sheets are wet, can be from hormonal changes, but they can also be a sign of cancer, particularly lymphoma and leukemia. I agree with the prior doctor who said you need some lab tests and a good physical exam and possibly some imaging studies, so please see a doctor!

Answered 12/4/2022

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If you do not have fever and have not lost weight, you may watch and wait. You may feel the nodes every couple of weeks, if any of the lymph glands doubles in size, becomes painful, ulcerates, or other nodes become enlarged, or you develop fever, or lose weight, you should see a doctor. Wish you good health!

Answered 12/4/2022

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