Negative night sweats

What does "Negative night sweats" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

"Negative night sweats" in a medical context means that a person is not experiencing night sweats. Night sweats are episodes of excessive sweating during the night, often to the point where a person's clothes or bedding become soaked. They can be a symptom of various medical conditions. So, if a doctor says a patient has "negative night sweats", it means the patient is not having this symptom.

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