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excessive sweating
by tamaxajo, Aug 11, 2009 08:42AM
for years i have had excessive sweating and as am getting older seems to get worse. when i say excessive i mean i go to store that is nice and c ool and when i come out my hair is soak and wet i have sweat dripping from my face to my clothes it is so embarassing that i hate to go anywhere. i have been to a few dr and they all say nothing they can do some people sweat more than others. but this can not be normal. does anyone know what type of dr i should go see about this so i can go out in public and not sweat so bad.oh also i get very red faced when i start sweating. i have to have something to keep wiping the sweat or it gets in my eyes and burns. i look like i have just ran a 5 mile run. i am 65 years old but this has been going on for the past 25 years or so. thanks for any help on this
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“The cause of primary hyperhidrosis is unknown, although some surgeons claim that it is caused by sympathetic overactivity.
However, anxiety can exacerbate the situation for many sufferers. A common complaint of patients is that they get nervous because they sweat, then sweat more because they are nervous. Other factors can play a role; certain foods & drinks, nicotine, caffeine, and smells can trigger a response (see also diaphoresis).” Refer: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyperhidrosis#Cause
Endocrine gland related conditions like hyperthyroidism, acromegaly and glucose control disorders all result in increased sweating. Pheochromocytoma, cancers, carcinoid syndromes, tuberculosis and other infections too can cause increased sweating. You can also read through : http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/007259.htm
It is difficult to comment beyond this without examining. Please discuss this with your doctor and get yourself investigated accordingly. Please let me know if there is any thing else and do keep me posted. Take care!
Hope this helps. I think you should discuss these possibilities with your doctor. It is difficult to comment beyond this without examining. A comprehensive investigation is required keeping all the points in mind. Please let me know if there is any thing else and do keep me posted. Take care!