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  1. What are the causes of abnormal sweating?

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    Dr. Anuvitha Kamath

    Dr. Anuvitha Kamath community pageMBBS · 3 years of expThe causes of abnormal sweating are warm temperatures, stress, anxiety, fear, nervousness, spicy foods, hot be...Read more
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  2. Also known as: excessive sweating polyhidrosis, sudorrhea
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    Causes

    • There is no particular cause for this condition and following are the possible causes:
    • Hereditary
    • Diabetes
    • Menopause - hot flashes
    • Low blood sugar
    • Thyroid problems
    • Certain types of cancer
    • Heart attack
    • Nervous system disorders
    • Infections
    • Side effects of medication

    Symptoms
    If you are experiencing new, severe, or persistent symptoms, contact a health care provider.

    Most commonly observed symptoms include:

    • Wet palms (hands)
    • Wet soles (feet)
    • Sweating frequently
    • Sweating that soaks through clothing

    Prevention

    Prevention includes treatment of the underlying cause

    The following activities may help reduce sweating:

    • Bathing daily reduces bacteria on the body
    • Changing socks often
    • Engaging in relaxation techniques such as yoga, meditation and biofeedback

    Complications

    • Infections: People with hyperhidrosis are prone to skin infections
    • Social and emotional effects - Excessive sweating may be embarrassing

    Source: Focus Medica . For informational purposes only. Consult a medical professional for advice. Learn more
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    Spicy foods and emotional stress can also cause sweating. Possible causes of excessive sweating include hormonal changes, diabetes, infections, and certain medications. The cause may also remain unknown. The most common areas to sweat are in the palms, soles, underarms, and face.
    www.verywellhealth.com/why-do-i-sweat-so-easily-8550778
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    Dr. Anet Varghese

    Doctor of Medicine (MBBS) · 1 years of exp

    Sweating is a normal process taking place in our body to reduce increased body temperature. This can naturally happen during any activity which increase the core body temperature like exercise and going out in sun. You can also experience sweating when you have diseases like feverand diabetes mellitus. Some medications also have side effects like excessive sweating.
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    Excessive sweating, known as hyperhidrosis , occurs when the body sweats excessively and unpredictably. It is a medical condition, and treatment is available. This article covers the reasons you may sweat easily and what treatment options are available. What Causes You To Sweat More Than Needed?
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    Most people sweat when exposed to hot temperatures, physical activity, or stress. The most common places to sweat are the palms of the hands, soles of the feet, underarms, and face. Sweating should naturally stop once the body cools down. However, it’s possible to experience persistent or excessive sweating that is unnecessary.
    www.verywellhealth.com/why-do-i-sweat-so-easily-8550778
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