Medical causes of excessive sweating?

Excessive sweating or hyperhidrosis is a condition where certain glands sweat beyond what the body requires.
Hyperhidrosis is unrelated to heat. You will sweat even if it's cold.

The medical causes of excessive sweating are often related to a genetic condition and can affect one's social interaction and cause emotional distress.

The part of the body that is at the root of excessive sweating is our autonomous nervous system, among other things it affects our blood pressure, heart rate, anxiety level.

The condition can also be aggravated by alcohol , drugs and certainly caffeine.

Excessive sweating is a common problem and the areas effected are usually the arm pits, face, palms, under the breasts, soles and groin. When it's really bad it causes public embarrassment and / or hinders social interaction.

Some treatments include botox injections, and even surgery!
 
But before you take such drastic actions I suggest you visit stop excessive sweating and start living .

 
They have excellent advice and a completely natural method on how to stop excessive sweating.

Anyway, hope that answers some of your questions about the medical causes of excessive sweating, and that you manage to stop your excessive sweating.

All the best.

Thanks, I was looking for some info on the medical causes of excessive sweating and if there were any cures - my brother has earned himself the nickname "Wetback" ...
Teenagers can be cruel...

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Funny thing is you should Drink more water to lower your body temperature.

A lot of people are confused by this remedy - They think if they drink more water then they will sweat more. This is incorrect - drinking more water cools your core temperature and will also alleviate some of the excessive sweating.

There's a current buzz about injecting Botox to stop excessive sweating. If you don't mind some minor pain and the cost, Botox definitely works however do know that the cure is only temporary as repeated treatments will be required every 4-7 months to prevent the condition from recurring.

What causes a body sweat excessively? Not underarm sweating, but rather facial and body sweat?

Especially when your out among public, talking with friends or shopping.

Could anti-anxiety medication also cause excessive sweating?

Hi Dave: This is classic Hyper Hydrosis. They give Botox Injections for this. You also need to see an MD, Endocrinologist. Dr Ron Grassi,DC.,MS. Jupiter,Florida. www.DrGrassi.com

If is not genetic,then is good to check your sugar level in the blood,do not eat to much salt,drink only plain water and avoid to much effort.If nothing works,see a professional,please.