We all sweat, but for some of us, it may be excessive sweating....CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
This can result in embarrassing situations in which our underarms, hands, and other parts of our bodies are visibly sweaty.
According to Clevelandclinic, excessive sweating is a symptom of hyperhidrosis, a condition in which your sweat glands are overactive. It can cause you to sweat in places where other people would not, and at inconvenient times.
Melissa Holtz, CNP, a nurse practitioner, discusses why you may sweat excessively and what you can do to help manage excessive sweating.
Why do people sweat?
Sweat is primarily composed of water, but it also contains chloride, calcium, magnesium, and potassium.
When your body’s temperature rises too high, your sweat glands begin to work to cool you down. You should aim to keep your body temperature at 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit (37 degrees Celsius).
“Sweating helps your body’s thermal regulation, skin hydration, and helps balance our fluids and electrolytes,” Holtz explains.
When you have hyperhidrosis, your sweat glands work excessively hard, producing excessive sweat.
“When we sweat excessively, it is thought to be an abnormal or exaggerated central response to normal emotional or physical stimuli,” Holtz explains. “In most cases, the glands themselves are normal. You’re simply exaggeratedly reacting to normal stimuli.”
Excessive sweating can have an impact on the following areas:
– Palms of your hands.
– The bottoms of your feet.
– The armpits.
– Show your face.
– The chest.
– Back.
– The groin.
People can sweat more for a variety of reasons.
There are several reasons why you may sweat more than others.
1. Exercise
When you exercise and raise your heart rate, your body’s temperature rises. This activates your sweat glands, causing you to perspire. While exercising, you may lose up to 2 liters of fluid.
Water is essential for replacing lost fluids and cooling your body down before, during, and after your workout. It can also aid in the prevention of dehydration.
2. Weather
We’ve all experienced those hot, humid summer days when even a short walk outside turns us into a sweaty mess. When the temperature rises, our chances of sweating rise. Furthermore, hot, humid air makes it more difficult for sweat to evaporate from your body.
3. Medications
Antidepressants, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), blood pressure medications, and diabetes medications can all cause you to sweat. If you suspect this is the case, consult with your doctor about your options.
4. Alcohol
Even one drink of alcohol can raise your heart rate and dilate blood vessels in your skin. This may cause you to perspire. Excessive sweating and even night sweats are common symptoms of alcohol withdrawal.
“Alcohol consumption disrupts communication between the nervous and endocrine systems,” Holtz explains. “This causes hormonal disruptions, which can result in sweating.”
5. Anxiety
Your sweat glands can be activated by stress hormones. They raise your heart rate and blood pressure, causing your body temperature to rise. Sweating on the palms of your hands and the soles of your feet can be caused by emotional stress.
6. Hormones
7. Fevers
8. Caffeine and spicy foods
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