Sweating is an integral part of the body’s natural cooling system and is a perfectly normal and healthy function. Without sweat, heat exhaustion and fever would be constant concerns.
However, sweating can be a persistent problem for a relatively large number of people around the world. It is very irritating when normal sweating turns into excessive sweating. It makes you feel uncomfortable and embarrassed, anxious and alone.
There are many reasons why you might sweat too much. Some are normal and some could be harmful. Among them, the top 5 reasons are as follows:
drugs
Many people are constantly taking medication, from simple headaches to complex treatments. If you’re taking any type of medication, whether over-the-counter or natural, and wondering, “Why do I sweat so much?”, you should explore the possible side effects. To rule out the possibility that one of your medications is the cause of excessive sweating, read the package insert carefully, consult your doctor, and administer the appropriate dose.
The hormones
Hormonal fluctuations and imbalances can wreak havoc on the body, including excessive sweating. At least 35% of pregnant women report having hot flashes, and 80% of women have them throughout menopause.
Hot flashes are a common symptom of PMS and the menstrual cycle, and they can affect women of any age. This is due to the correlation between increased progesterone (which increases body temperature) and decreased estrogen (which could affect the hypothalamus, the part of the brain that normally regulates body temperature).
Sweating is an inevitable product of these hot flashes. However, women are not alone. According to recent research, excessive sweating and hot flashes have been linked to lower testosterone levels in men.
Also, if we’re talking about hormones, it’s possible that the increased sweating you experience during puberty is just the result of the surge of new hormones stimulating your sweat glands.
Physical exercises
It is normal to sweat a lot during exercise. If you’ve ever wondered why you sweat so easily and so much when you exercise, it’s usually because of the heat. Sweating is a normal physiological response to increased core temperature during exercise.
If you are out of shape and exerting yourself, you will sweat more. This will make you warm up faster. While we’re talking about physical activity, it’s important to note that your current weight can also influence sweating. For example, dermatologist Lindsey Bordone of Columbia Doctors says the most common reason for hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) is obesity, because it takes extra effort and energy to move when you’re overweight.
Eating
Many common foods can trigger sweating. Foods rich in spices, meat, salt, caffeine, alcohol, processed fats, etc., can cause sweating. Each food makes you sweat for a different reason.
For example, capsaicin, which is found in spicy foods, gives the body the impression that it has been subjected to a high temperature. But on the other hand, caffeine stimulates the nervous system, increases heart rate and blood pressure, and makes you sweat. So if you sweat more after eating or drinking certain foods or drinks, it’s usually because of that food.
However, something else can happen if you sweat excessively whenever you eat. Frey’s syndrome, also known as gustatory hyperhidrosis, causes excessive sweating during meals and even when thinking about food. Sweating during meals is also a symptom of diabetes.
Some diseases
Many medical problems can lead to excessive sweating. Such as diabetes, endocarditis, fever, heat exhaustion, heart attack, hyperthyroidism, HIV/AIDS and malaria. These disorders are generally the underlying causes of generalized hyperhidrosis. Therefore, if you are dealing with one of these diseases, you may sweat more.
People can sweat too much without having any health problems. However, if you have other symptoms besides excessive sweating, if the excessive sweating starts suddenly, or if none of the previous explanations for your excessive sweating make sense, you may be dealing with a more serious condition. In this case, visiting the doctor as soon as possible is highly recommended.
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2023-10-31 18:25:35
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