Sweating - Excessive
Alternate Names : Diaphoresis, Increased Sweating, Perspiration - Excessive
Definition Diaphoresis is a medical term for profuse sweating. It can be normal (physiologic), brought on by physical activity, emotional response, or high environmental temperature, or a symptom of an underlying disease (pathologic).
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Overview & Considerations
In most cases, sweating is perfectly natural, especially when exercising or hot or if something has happened to cause an emotional response (being angry, embarrassed, nervous, afraid, or anxious).
If sweating is accompanied by fever, weight loss, chest discomfort, shortness of breath, or palpitations, other physical causes should be considered.
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