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By Mayo Clinic staffMake sure your bedroom is at a comfortable temperature for sleeping and remove extra blankets from your bed at night.
Schedule a doctor's visit if night sweats:
- Occur on a regular basis
- Interrupt your sleep
- Are accompanied by a fever or other symptoms, such as unexplained weight loss
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