Excessive sweating
Also called “hyperhidrosis,” it is sweating more heavily than an average person would. It usually occurs in children and adolescents. People normally sweat when they are exposed to too much sunlight, perform strenuous physical activities, the body’s reaction to stimuli, or simply when scared, nervous, and other accumulated emotions. However, when none of these factors are present, and there is still excessive sweating, there must be an underlying medical condition that needs immediate attention. Hyperhidrosis may be classified into two: primary and secondary. Primary hyperhidrosis means excessive sweating in some body parts, like the hands, head, face, feet, or underarms. It has no medical risk or threat but can relatively affect social life.
On the other hand, secondary hyperhidrosis calls for medical attention; it is sweating profusely all over the body. It may be related to arthritis, stroke, heart and kidney failure, malaria, tuberculosis, fever, cancer, and bowel obstruction. Pseudo-obstruction may result in headaches, palpitation, nausea, and heavy sweating that sometimes happen during nighttime. Night sweats accompanied by fever raise a health concern, and it is best to call for help from a medical practitioner.
