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  2. Is excessive sweating a symptom of Parkinson's disease?

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    Dr. Yosuke Hirasawa

    Dr. Yosuke Hirasawa community pageDoctor of Medicine - MD · 11 years of expApproximately 50–60% of people with Parkinson's disease have a sweating disorder. It is characterized by exces...Read more
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  3. Hyperhidrosis

    Also known as: excessive sweating polyhidrosis, sudorrhea
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    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

    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

    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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    How do you know if you have excessive sweating?
    Signs and symptoms of excessive sweating may include: You sweat profusely for no obvious reason. Your palms sweat so much that you leave puddles on surfaces. You avoid shaking hands. You purposely stay away from things that increase sweat, such as exercise, dancing, or going outside on a warm day.

    Why Do I Sweat So Much? Causes & How Much Is Too Much? - Verywel…

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    Is excessive sweating good or bad?
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    Dr. Tribhushan V. Rambhatla

    Doctor of Medicine (MBBS) · 1.5 years of exp

    Excessive sweating is a condition in which the patients' complaints of sweating more than usual. It can be normal during hot seasons but can also indicate certain conditions like anxiety disorder, hormonal imbalances or due to use of certain medications.
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    Is excessive sweating a symptom of hyperhidrosis?
    If excessive sweating has no underlying medical cause, it's called primary hyperhidrosis. 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.

    Excessive sweating Causes - Mayo Clinic

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    What causes excessive sweating?
    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:

    Excessive sweating Causes - Mayo Clinic

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    Excessive sweating Causes - Mayo Clinic

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  6. Mayo Clinic
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    Hyperhidrosis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

  7. Verywell Health
    https://www.verywellhealth.com/why-do-i-sweat-so-much-8425180

    Why Do I Sweat So Much? Causes & How Much Is Too Much?

  8. Cleveland Clinic
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    Hyperhidrosis Disorder (Excessive Sweating) - Healthline

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    Hyperhidrosis: Treatment, Symptoms, Causes, and …

    WebOct 14, 2023 · Symptoms. Causes. Diagnosis. Treatment. Coping. A Word From Verywell. Next in Hyperhidrosis Guide. Causes of Hyperhidrosis. Hyperhidrosis is a term used to describe excessive sweating that affects …