I always sweat a lot. What should I do?
Disease description:
The patient is 35 years old and has recently been experiencing excessive sweating, both during physical activity and at rest, which has become a disturbance to daily life. What should be done?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
It is normal to sweat frequently in cases such as being in a hot environment, engaging in vigorous exercise, or experiencing emotional excitement, as this represents the body's natural cooling and stress response.
However, if sweating is abnormally excessive, it may be pathological. For example, hyperhidrosis, which may be related to excessive sympathetic nervous system activity, often causes patients to sweat heavily even with minimal activity or while at rest.
In addition, certain endocrine disorders, such as hyperthyroidism, can lead to increased sweating due to excess secretion of thyroid hormones, which accelerates the body's metabolism.
Deficiencies in certain nutrients, such as vitamin D deficiency, may also affect the normal function of sweat glands and lead to abnormal sweating.
It is important to distinguish between physiological and pathological sweating. If the sweating is physiological, try to maintain a cool and comfortable environment and avoid excessive exercise and emotional fluctuations. If pathological sweating is suspected, it is recommended to visit a hospital for examination, such as testing thyroid function.
