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Is there anything that can cause night sweats in a 46 year old man?
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Get a medical eval!: Infection or other serious medical illness. Lack of air conditioning and a hot climate!
Answered 5/29/2013
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Night sweats: Some causes are menopause, sleep apnea, medications such as prednisone/antidepressants/aspirin, alcohol use, hypoglycemia, hormonal changes, infections, gerd.
Answered 12/10/2013
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