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What Causes Night Sweats Along With Swollen Lymph Nodes?

My son was admitted into the hospital Monday night because he has an elevated white blood cell count, night sweats (drenching to have to change clothes and bed sheets) chills, and a loss of weight of 20 pounds in less than a month. All the lymph nodes in his abdomen are enlarged so they took a biopsy through his stomach wall to look at the node. He was let of out the hospital Thursday afternoon and since then has lost an additional 6 pounds in two days. And the cold clammy sweats are continuing. I am concerned since I live 5 hours away. I was in the hospital with him while they were looking for his answers. He does not have HIV or Hepatitis. Should he go back to the hospital? He is still very fatigued and sick.
Thu, 28 Sep 2017
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Thanks for writing to HCM
I understand your concern for the boy.
In such situation a detail investigation is necessary for the diagnosis.Constant weight loss divert our attention to rule out any tubercular infection and malignancy.In the mean while please have patience complete all the investigation.Any fluid accumulation or ascitis can also be investigated.Please take a good care of the diet and rest.Hope all goes well.
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What Causes Night Sweats Along With Swollen Lymph Nodes?

dear Thanks for writing to HCM I understand your concern for the boy. In such situation a detail investigation is necessary for the diagnosis.Constant weight loss divert our attention to rule out any tubercular infection and malignancy.In the mean while please have patience complete all the investigation.Any fluid accumulation or ascitis can also be investigated.Please take a good care of the diet and rest.Hope all goes well. Welcome for further queries