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Yukiko Ueda, MD (Dermatology)

Dr. Ueda graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine and trained at the University of Tokyo Medical School. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, and holds several posts in the dermatology departments at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Komagome Hospital, University of Tokyo, and the Medical Center of Japan Red Cross Society.

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  • Sweat a lot under the armpits

  • Sweat a lot on the upper body

  • A lot of sweat on the side

  • A lot of sweat on my hands

  • Socks are always soaked because of sweat

  • Keep dropping things because of sweat

  • Sweat a lot in the axilla

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About the symptom

Sweating is a body function that helps to maintain body temperature. It is also called perspiration and is the production of sweat by glands in the skin.

When to see a doctor

Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms

  • Fine tremor of the fingers

  • Abnormal menstruation

  • Fever

  • Respiratory wheeze

  • Seizure attack

  • Unexplained weight loss of 5% or more in 1 month

  • Recent weight loss

  • Palpitation

Possible causes

  • Dyshidrotic Eczema

    This refers to a skin inflammation where small blisters develop on the fingers, palms, and soles.

  • Graves' disease

    A condition involving an overactive thyroid gland. It's a disorder where the immune system mistakenly attacks the thyroid gland.

  • Acromegaly

    A condition caused by abnormally high levels of growth hormone in the blood. It is typically caused by benign (non-cancerous) tumors in the brain.

  • Influenza
  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Adjustment disorder
  • Neurally mediated syncope

Related serious diseases

  • Heatstroke

    This is a life-threatening emergency where the person's body temperature is dangerously high and they display neurological abnormalities. This occurs when the body fails to regulate its temperature properly. It can be caused by the surrounding environment (heat, moisture) or internal factors (dehydration, strenuous exercise).

  • Dehydration
  • Myocardial infarction (MI) / Unstable angina

Questions your doctor may ask about this symptom

Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom

  • Are you sweating at the moment?

  • Do you have a fever?

  • Do you feel your heart is pounding?

  • Have you had unintentional weight loss of more than 2 kgs in a month?

  • Do you have unintentional weight gain of more than 2 kgs in one month?

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Reviewed By:

Yukiko Ueda

Yukiko Ueda, MD (Dermatology)

Dr. Ueda graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine and trained at the University of Tokyo Medical School. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, and holds several posts in the dermatology departments at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Komagome Hospital, University of Tokyo, and the Medical Center of Japan Red Cross Society.

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