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A member asked:

My partner's body odor is making me very ill. he sweats profusely at night and it's discoloring the sheets and his clothes in just days.

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Night Sweats: This is not normal. Night sweats can also represent significant illness. He needs to be seen and have a thorough medical evaluation and blood testing.

Answered 7/22/2013

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