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• Sweating is the bodies natural way of cooling itself. When you sweat, it mainly occurs under your arms, your feet and your palms. When the moisture from the sweat evaporates it cools the skin helping maintain body temperature. When your temperature rises above 98.6 degrees your brain sends the signal to your body telling it to sweat.

• Causes

  Sweating can also be caused by stress and nervousness. Many illnesses also produce sweating as a symptom. When you have excessive sweating it is known as hyperhidrosis. Nausea often produces sweating. Sweating is also common with fever. Women going through menopause will also have bouts of sweating.

• Body Odor

  When sweat mixes with bacteria it can cause body oder. Regular bathing and the use of over the counter antiperspirants or deodorants can help in controlling the odor. In some cases where over the counter products don't work a doctor might prescribe a prescription antiperspirant.

• Fast Facts

  1. Also known as perspiration
  2. Sometimes called transpiration
  3. Contains salt
  4. Can cause embarrassment
  5. All mammals sweat
  6. Hyperhidrosis: Excessive sweating
  7. Anhidrosis or Hypohidrosis: Lack of sweating
  8. Lack of sweating is life threatening
  9. Sleep hyperhidrosis: Night sweats
  10. 2 kinds of sweat glands: Eccrine and apocrine
  11. Male sweat can contain pheromones
  12. Excessive sweating might be caused by an underlying disease
  13. Botox used to treat excessive sweating
  14. In some cases excessive sweating is treated by surgery
  15. Night sweats are common in tuberculosis and lymphoma

• Disclaimer

  The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you think you have Sweating, please consult your doctor.

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