The GP explained excessive sweating as a symptom of several serious diseases

Excessive sweating is associated with a number of medical conditions, including rosacea, thyroid problems and, less commonly, cancer (especially in people over 80). About it with reference to foreign sources writing “Gazeta.Ru».

As the British family doctor Ellie Cannon notes, in menopausal women, sweating is often associated with a decrease in estrogen.

In other cases, for example, this condition can indicate rosacea, a chronic skin condition that can cause redness and a burning sensation (especially on the face), which promotes sweating.

Bad functions of the thyroid gland, which regulates metabolism, can be accompanied by increased sweating, fatigue, weight changes and other symptoms.

In rare cases, sweating can be a sign of blood cancer, which is more common in people over 80 years old.

In addition to medical reasons, certain foods, such as alcohol and caffeine, can cause sweating. Keeping a food diary will help identify causes.