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  1. 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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    Excessive sweating can also be a side effect of certain classes of medications. These include drugs for depression, pain (analgesics), and heart and blood pressure problems, among others. Medications associated with hyperhidrosis include: Hyperhidrosis is often associated with alcohol and drug misuse or overuse.
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    Dr. Anet Varghese

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    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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    Sweating also occurs, especially on your palms, when you're nervous. Primary hyperhidrosis is caused by faulty nerve signals that trigger eccrine sweat glands to become overactive. It usually affects the palms, soles, underarms and sometimes the face. There is no medical cause for this type of hyperhidrosis.
    The nervous system automatically triggers sweat glands when your body temperature rises. Sweating also occurs, especially on your palms, when you're nervous. Primary hyperhidrosis is caused by faulty nerve signals that trigger eccrine sweat glands to become overactive. It usually affects the palms, soles, underarms and sometimes the face.
  3. Excessive Sweating: Causes and Treatments
    Excessive sweating, or hyperhidrosis, can be a sign of various health conditions or medication side effects
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  4. 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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  5. WEBOct 14, 2023 · Causes of Hyperhidrosis. Hyperhidrosis is a term used to describe excessive sweating that affects the body’s natural temperature. It is not simply heavy sweating that occurs with strenuous activity. …

  6. WEBNov 3, 2022 · Hyperhidrosis. By Mark Gurarie. Published on November 03, 2022. Medically reviewed by Leah Ansell, MD. Print. View All. Symptoms. Causes. Treatment. Diagnosis. When to See a Healthcare Provider. …