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A member asked:
My husband is 43 just quit smoking. he has drenching night sweats and cold sweats. he lost 20 pounds in a few months. what could be going on?
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Checkup needed: I'm glad your husband has stopped smoking -- congratulations to him! but with fatigue, weight loss, and drenching night sweats, he needs a thorough evaluation with his physician. There could be some chronic -- and potentially life-threatening -- infection or other problem going on. Please encourage him to seek medical help as soon as possible.
Answered 7/27/2018
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