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Hi, I am 42 year old male. I have a problem of sweating. I sweat a lot, even with a small amount of physical work I sweat excessive. I have blood pressure problem so that scares me more. Please elaborate on the causes of excessive sweating.

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Hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating, is a common disorder where neurologic, endocrine, infectious, and other systemic diseases can sometimes cause hyperhidrosis, most cases occur in people who are ot ...  Read More

Hello respected doctors. I am facing this sweating issue while walking but not while sitting in my room. It always start from forehead and scalp. I don't sweat under fan or AC. My normal or heavy sweating stops when I come and sit in my room. I had my blood sugar checked. Hba1c 5.0. I'll have my thyroid checked sooner or later then I'll report here

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You may just have a tendency to over sweat which may just be normal. Many individuals have a higher metabolic rate, so perhaps u sweat. Certain cardiac problems where heart rate is high there is a ten ...  Read More

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Morning doctors!! Thanks for looking at this I have severe hair fall and itching due to my sweat from head. Its like in huge amount. Head become watery soon if even i stand under sun for 1 min. And after workout should i wash my sweat head or not? Its becoming thinner now if i wash . I don't have dandruff and wash my head regularly once i reach ho

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Hi! Sweating doesnt cause hair loss. You could be having male pattern balding which is related to male hormones. Show a Dermatologist nearby and start treatment accordingly. ...  Read More

Can modafinil causes extra sweating....................................................................

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Yes ...  Read More

I have more sweating problem. It cause embarrassing feel.if I do small work i get sweat more like i bath by sweat please advice me

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Don't worry.... Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, for accurate diagnosis and treatment. ...  Read More

What causes excessive sweating of the head? and how i prevent my head sweating? plz tell how i prevent sweat.

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Hello dear ... I would like to know little more info or history of your problems.. It would be great if we can continue our conversation on my private window as here I am restricted to give you few li ...  Read More

Yesterday I was travelling the entire day and as it was hot I was sweating. Then later in the evening I experienced slight itching in my breast area. I wiped the sweat from there. However today morning I have a pinkish rash in that area. It is not very itchy. Is there any cream I could use to get rid of it

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Please consult online for proper assessment and detailed prescription. ...  Read More

Hi I am 32 and a bit over weight. And I sweat a lot .This is not only coz I am bit extra in weight but this is an issue since my childhood. I sweat mostly on my forehead and face. I drink enough water as required in a day. However I am still not sure what is the cause for over sweating. Can someone plz help. Thanks

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Hyperhidrosis is abnormally excessive sweating that's not necessarily related to higher temperatures or exercise. You may sweat so much that it soaks through your clothes or drips off your hands. Besi ...  Read More

Even in winter's I sweat a lot.what can be the problem,please help me with the problem.Just sitting in the office & doing office work causes lot of sweat.

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Hi, I understand your concern. Get your thyroid profile test done. Any work stress? You may also have to get your cardiac parameters checked. ...  Read More

Hi, over last 20 days my wife is having excessive sweating, more over face. She is hypothyroid but I reduced the dose and then stopped it seeing her sweating, tsh done in June is normal. Please suggest other causes than thyroid. Any tests. Worried. Thanks

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Hello, Check TSH again.Excessive sweating may be due to hypertension,hormonal imbalance or even relative hypoglycemia..So keep checking sugars at least once in six months. ...  Read More

My son is 5 months old and while sleeping his pillow gets wet with sweat . He is normal and sleeps well . He wears light cotton full clothes while sleeping. Is there any specific reason for sweating much .

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Hi hope your parenting journey is going well. Sweating in baby is common provided he is feeding well without significant pause and discomfort. Watch on weight gain pattern. Sometimes it may be related ...  Read More

My body suddenly gets hot like hot flash but stays that way for hours. I don’t sweat, just feeling hot all over my body. The inside of my mouth also feels hot. My body temperature is normal. Normal thyroid levels and my periods are regular too. What could the reason be? It's very frustrating. It happens once or twice a month randomly out of the blu

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You may need a thorough in person evaluation by an expert at a hospital equipped with all major departments to obtain a detailed history,detailed physical examination followed by meticulously performi ...  Read More

Does a single kiss on cheek and hand causes sexually transmitted disease , can it causes HIV or any other std?

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No kissing doesn't cause it .. ...  Read More

I have been struggling with this ever since i can remember, I sweat a lot more than other people, like a whole lot more, where my friends would have small sweats on their forehead i would be full drenched on my face and head. This happens on me doing any tasks outside or just general heat, also happens when im eating. It's becoming a very conce

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

There is an excess sweating in my hand and feet, even in cold weather and during winter also. Is it treatable or not? And if yes, then how I can treat it?

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Yes this is palmo plantar hyperhydrosis. If this is excess enough to impair your daily work then you can get this managed by Botox injections in your palm. But the treatment is not permanent and you n ...  Read More

I sweat heavily on my underarms irrespective of seasons!!! I have also used sweatnil to control but did not work!!! Could you please suggest me with any oral medicine and any antiperspirants that can control sweat!!!

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Since last 5 days i have sweating on my forehead, head and neck only (my neck feels cold) and not whole body, while sleeping at night. It is not drenching or soaking but damp and sweaty. One night it didn't happen out of 5 nights. It only happens between 1 am to 5 am, and then when i wake up around 4-5 am and then sleep it doesn't happen at all. Wh

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It's advisable to get tested for tuberculosis via saliva or X-ray, check your blood sugar and blood pressure, and schedule a follow-up. ...  Read More

Since last 5 days i have sweating on my forehead, head and neck only ( my neck feels cold) and not whole body, while sleeping at night. It is not drenching or soaking but damp and sweaty. One night it didn't happen out of 5 nights. It only happens between 1 am to 5 am, and then when i wake up around 4-5 am and then sleep it doesn't happen at all.

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Need more details history so if you would like to know more details about this problem, you can reach me on procto or for a free detailed consultation on WhatsApp at nine one one nine two five five si ...  Read More

6 days ago my symptoms started with little sore throat, then after 2 days got blocked nose but very little sneezing, then little cough with yellow phlegm, feeling of cough is there but cough very less, now yesterday night i woke up with sweating on face head and neck twice at night. It was not whole body drenching night sweat but has happened thri

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I'm suffering with anxiety nowadays due to my personal paternal reasons since an year. Sudden feels extreme vertigo with extreme sweating, vomit and breathing problems, what to do!!

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Hi It sounds like your anxiety has been very overwhelming, especially if you’re experiencing sudden vertigo, sweating, vomiting, and breathing difficulties. These symptoms can feel very scary and may ...  Read More

I started my period a few days ago and since than I've been sweating like crazy? Could it be because it's so hot outside where I live ?

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I am having sweat and itching on breast especially under breast.Sometimes get rashes under breast after workout session.Is it ok to use Abzorb dusting powder under breast and in armpit daily ?Please reply if Abzorb anti fungal dusting powder is safe to use on breast and armpit or not?I attached pic of powder i use.

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Pls connect for online consultation and advice ...  Read More

I am not able to understand why I am sweating a lot on my forehead. I have consulted many doctors but all of them say that sweating is a common thing. They do not have any solution. They only give vitamin tablets which do not make any difference. Please suggest some solution and treatment. Please help me.

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Feverishnes after fever sweating and fever episodes cold and chest pressure ive completed course of antibiotics for 7 days.

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Get fever profile for typhoid and malaria If sputum then sputum examination . ...  Read More

Can anybody tell me how to get rid of face sweating? I'm facing this alot...any solution/cream for this...?

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Consult a physician first and discuss.. have to rule out several things before concluding on treatment plan ...  Read More

Hello Team, I have primary hyperhidrosis which results in Facial sweating which causes issues to personal life. I have tried consulting doctors for thyroid and complete checkup and nothing abnormal was found. So wanted to if we have any cure for the same in ayurveda if yes can you guide me

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You can reduce too spicy oily fried items and reduce your body heat. Consult Ayurveda doctor ...  Read More

Last 1 year I am going through this problem where half part of my body is sweating left side where heart is ...losts of anxiety ...heat and unable to walk properly

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Which part of left side of body is sweating ? ...  Read More

My daughter 6.8 yr old, 23 kg, sweats a lot whenever she plays.her friends play the same game still they dont sweat.why she sweats like that. Otherwise she is active healthy she has adenoid which is now normal with no snoring. .

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Hello, this condition is called hyperhydrosis. Which can only be cured with homeopathy. Modern medicines use injections, both and all that don't give any permanent result. Homeopathy medicines can be ...  Read More

I have excessive sweating due to vitamin D deficiency even though the levels became 33.5 from 10 my sweating didn't stop. I have mainly forhead sweating I sweat alot it hinders my daily activities I need prescription to stop sweating Age 18 years

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Last 4 days onwards sweating coming heavily and if I work something also sweating is coming Why I am getting like this Could you please suggest me

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The weather in your area of stay has to do alot with it since most area have high temperatures now. But if you are suffering from profuse sweating, I will suggest you to get 2 tests done and get back ...  Read More

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