Excessive Perspiration


Sweaty palms, damp under-arms, we all get them sometimes. If you feel
perspiration is a problem, more frequent showering and use of a strong
antiperspirant (as opposed to a deo, which helps curb odor but not
sweating) may help. But if you find you have excessive perspiration on
a daily basis, you should try to determine the cause. Here are some
possible causes and some advice for coping with excessive perspiration

If you have excessive perspiration, either as excessive underarm
perspiration or foot perspiration whenever you physically exert yourself
even mildly (such as climbing one set of stairs), see your doctor for a
stress test.
In this case, excessive perspiration could indicate you're at risk for
heart disease. At the every least it probably discourages you from
getting enough exercise, which you need for overall health.

If you have excessive perspiration only when faced with a situation
that makes you nervous, such as going on a date or speaking in a
business meeting, emotional stress and anxiety could be the culprits.
You may need to seek help in deal in with your fears.

If you suddenly develop a problem with excessive perspiration including
excessive underarm perspiration or foot perspiration for no apparent
reason, in other words the excessive perspiration is not associated with
physical activity or an anxiety-producing event, see your doctor.
In addition to a heart problem, excessive perspiration could signal a
medical condition such as a thyroid problem or infection among others.
Also let your doctor know if you wake up during the night with excessive
perspiration - a condition called night sweats.

Note well : This site is educative not prescriptive. Always consult your
doctor before treatment.

Source Courtesy : www.goodhealthnyou.com