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  1. Hyperhidrosis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

  2. Excessive sweating Causes - Mayo Clinic

  3. Hyperhidrosis: Types, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment - Cleveland …

  4. 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

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    It happens when excess sweating is not triggered by a rise in temperature or physical activity. Primary hyperhidrosis may be at least partly hereditary. If the excess sweating is due to an underlying medical condition, it's called secondary hyperhidrosis. Health conditions that might cause excessive sweating include:
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    Several conditions in the environment trigger the sweat glands and lead to excessive sweating. The causes are heat intolerance, extremely hot weather, stress, fear, anxiety, nervousness, beverages like coffee, hot drinks, spicy and salty foods, and excessive exercise and physical activity.
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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.
    Your body naturally has small amounts of bacteria on it. When bacteria on your skin combine with sweat droplets, the bacteria break down the tiny molecules that make up sweat. This process of breaking down sweat causes a pungent odor. Your body has another type of sweat gland called apocrine glands.
  6. Hyperhidrosis: Treatment, Symptoms, Causes, and …

    WebOct 14, 2023 · 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. Rather, it is a clinical disorder in …

  7. Hyperhidrosis Disorder (Excessive Sweating) - Healthline

  8. Hyperhidrosis: Signs, Symptoms, and Complications

    WebJul 20, 2021 · Hyperhidrosis causes heavy sweating that may occur during any time of the day, or night—depending on the type of hyperhidrosis one has. There are two basic forms of hyperhidrosis—primary focal …

  9. Hyperhidrosis: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

    WebNov 3, 2022 · Causes. Treatment. Diagnosis. When to See a Healthcare Provider. Hyperhidrosis is a common condition that’s characterized by excessive sweating. It most often affects specific parts of the body, such …

  10. Hyperhidrosis | Johns Hopkins Medicine

  11. Excessive Sweating (Hyperhidrosis) > Fact Sheets > …

    WebWhat is hyperhidrosis? People who sweat excessively find that their perspiration gets in the way of their daily lives. Besides the obvious social stigma and discomfort hyperhidrosis causes, people with this condition …

  12. Hyperhidrosis: Symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and …

    WebDec 21, 2017 · Hyperhidrosis is a condition characterized by excessive sweating. Signs of hyperhidrosis include visible sweating and sweating interfering with everyday activities. It may affect one area...