Excessive sweating can be a symptom of a serious medical condition. Find out which

Sweating is a natural process in the body that protects against overheating, such as during exercise. The sweat glands located on the skin, of which there are several million, are involved in the process of thermoregulation and in the removal of harmful metabolic products from the body. Their action is regulated by the nervous system, it is known that their activity increases with: stress, anxiety and nervousness. It is considered normal to sweat in hot weather, with overheating of the body and with fever. However, it happens that the disease accompanies serious diseases.

Symptoms of excessive sweating

Excessive sweating can be accompanied by symptoms such as:

• sticky, damp or wet hands

• sticky, damp or wet soles of the feet

• frequent sweating,

• noticeable sweating when sweat seeps through clothing

• sweating of the whole body,

• fungal skin lesions.

Primary and secondary hyperhidrosis

Excessive sweating can be primary or secondary. In the case of primary hyperhidrosis, we are dealing with local sweating, most often in the armpits, hands and feet. This usually happens without a specific cause of the disease. Secondary hyperhidrosis is less common and usually affects the entire body (called generalized sweating). This is due to the coexistence of other diseases.

Diseases associated with excessive sweating

Causes of excessive sweating include: diseases such as:

• chronic infections (tuberculosis, brucellosis - they are accompanied by characteristic night sweats),

• endocrine diseases (diabetes mellitus, hyperthyroidism, hypoglycemia),

• cancer,

• neurological and mental disorders,

• obstructive sleep apnea,

• heart disease, including heart attack.

You must remember that excessive sweating may also be associated with menopause and associated tides. This is not considered a symptom of the disease. Happens to pregnant women. Excessive sweating can also be the result of medications, especially antidepressants and steroids. Excessive sweating is also a problem for obese people who abuse alcohol or other drugs..

How to get rid of excessive sweating?

With symptoms of hyperhidrosis, you should consult a doctor who will diagnose the problem and recommend appropriate therapy. If the discomfort is not related to the disease, you can try to alleviate it by following these recommendations:

• take care of body hygiene

• change clothes and shoes often

• choose loose clothing, preferably made from natural materials,

• wear leather shoes.