Excessive Sweating
Sweating is a natural reaction to cool down the body after hard work or physical activity. If you tend to sweat more than usual during summer, that doesn’t always point to trouble.
Sweating is a natural reaction to cool down the body after hard work or physical activity. If you tend to sweat more than usual during summer, that doesn’t always point to trouble. But if you have hyperhidrosis, you may sweat without any reason. It may be a sign of infection, diabetes or thyroid problems. It is pretty standard for overweight people and those who eat fried or rich food every day.
If you have hyperhidrosis, you may sweat without any reason. It may be a sign of infection, diabetes or thyroid problems. It is pretty standard for overweight people and those who eat fried or rich food every day.
What causes Excessive Sweating?
- Diabetes
- Fever of undetermined cause
- Hiatal hernia
- Leukemia
- Obesity
- Hyperthyroidism
- Malaria
- Menopause
- Tuberculosis
- Inflammation of the stomach lining or gastritis
- Endocarditis
- Anxiety disorder
- Heat exhaustion
- Side effects of various medications like antidepressants & beta-blockers
- Stress
Symptoms of Hyperhidrosis
- Wet or clammy palms of the hand & feet
- Sweating frequently
- Visible sweating that penetrates through clothing
- Skin problems due to bacterial or fungal infections
- Strong body odor
Excessive sweating leads to embarrassment in a social meeting or function. Most of the cases related to hyperhidrosis are harmless but cause unnecessary hassle.
