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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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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.
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
This refers to a skin inflammation where small blisters develop on the fingers, palms, and soles.
A condition involving an overactive thyroid gland. It's a disorder where the immune system mistakenly attacks the thyroid gland.
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.
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).
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, 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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