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What are the reason when sweating during night time in pleural effusion disease?
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More common with TB: On occasion there are substances released by the body known as endogenous pyrogens that will cause a fever and night sweats but this is usually associated with infections such tb.
Answered 8/1/2013
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Infection: Pleural effusion can be caused by infection and it may cause night sweats. Discuss that with your doc unless you're being treated for it.
Answered 8/1/2013
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