Why do my hands sweat when I play games, and what should I do about it?

Generally, sweating hands while playing games may be caused by factors such as emotional tension, excessive hand movement, hyperhidrosis, hypoglycemia, or menopausal syndrome. If the above conditions occur, it is recommended to seek timely medical treatment. Specific analyses are as follows:

1. Emotional Tension

While playing games, competitive or challenging content can trigger feelings of tension. This emotional response stimulates increased sweat gland secretion, leading to sweaty palms. It is important to adjust one's mindset and maintain relaxation in daily life.

2. Excessive Hand Movement

Extended periods of gaming involve frequent hand movements, increasing muscle activity in the hands. This raises local temperature and subsequently stimulates sweat glands to secrete sweat. Regular hand relaxation and rest breaks should be incorporated into daily routines.

3. Hyperhidrosis

Hyperhidrosis is associated with abnormalities in the sympathetic nervous system. In situations involving stress or excitement such as gaming, patients with hyperhidrosis experience more active sweat gland secretion, resulting in noticeably sweaty hands and other symptoms. Excessive sweating may also occur in multiple body areas. Treatment may include medications such as salicylic acid and acetic acid solution, atropine sulfate injection, or mexiletine hydrochloride tablets, used under a doctor’s guidance.

4. Hypoglycemia

Prolonged fasting, intense physical activity, or drinking alcohol on an empty stomach may trigger hypoglycemia. In this state, the body releases adrenaline to maintain normal physiological functions, which can lead to hand sweating—especially when using mobile devices. Symptoms may include dizziness and palpitations. Patients should follow medical advice to use medications such as glucose injection, levodopa tablets, or betamethasone tablets.

5. Menopausal Syndrome

Menopausal syndrome may be related to declining ovarian function and reduced sex hormone levels. As women enter menopause, decreased estrogen levels can cause symptoms such as hot flashes and sweating—including sweating of the hands. Other symptoms may include insomnia and vaginal dryness. Treatment under medical supervision may include progesterone soft capsules, oryzanol tablets, or compound valerate estradiol tablets.

To help prevent these symptoms, it is advisable to manage gaming time reasonably, avoid prolonged continuous gameplay, keep hands clean and dry, take appropriate breaks and relax, and pay attention to diet and overall health.