What causes excessive sweating?
Disease description:
Lately, I’ve been sweating excessively—could this be a sign of illness? Could you please explain what might be causing this?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Pan Yongyuan
In general, excessive sweating is often caused by physiological factors—such as obesity or excessive physical activity. Additionally, individuals who rarely exercise may experience pronounced sweating when they suddenly increase their activity level. If excessive sweating is not attributable to physiological causes, it may indicate an underlying medical condition—for example, endocrine disorders, hypoglycemia, or impaired cardiopulmonary function.
