What Causes Persistent Excessive Sweating?

Posted on Tue, 5 Sep 2017

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Question : What causes excessive sweating all day every day, no matter what I do?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Can be due to menopause or stress.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Overactive thyroid or Low blood sugars which are two main causes for Excessive sweating. Other causes are-

1.) Anxiety.
2.) Smoking.
3.) Alcoholism.
4.) Hormonal changes- menopause.

Kindly get a Opinion from a dermatologist so that he/she can evaluate you and fnd out the cause for adequate treatment. You can use a Anti perspirant after discussing it with your Doctor for example, products containing 10% to 20% aluminum chloride hexahydrate by applying to the affected areas.

I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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