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There is prolonged, excessive, and unexplained sweating; Sweating is accompanied or followed by chest pain or pressure; Sweating is accompanied by weight loss or most often occurs during sleep; If sweating is accompanied by fever, weight loss, che...
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Parents should call the doctor if their child or adolescent experiences excessive sweating unrelated to an obvious medical condition (e.g., high fever) or physical exertion. Usually, consultation and treatment will be given by a dermatologist.
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The American Board of Medical Specialties recognizes Family Medicine as a distinct discipline requiring an additional three years of training for doctors who wish to become Board Certified in this field. Family Medicine doctors are usually primary care providers (PCPs) [formerly general practitioners, or GPs] for the entire family.
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