Q8. Could my excessive sweating be caused by a medical problem?

A8. Yes. You may have secondary hyperhidrosis ' a form of excessive sweating which is caused by a medical condition such as diabetes, hyperthyroidism or rheumatoid arthritis.

Another possible cause is medication. There are certain types of medicine which cause excessive sweating which include antidepressants and beta blockers.

Find out more in our causes of excessive sweating section.

Excessive sweating FAQ:

Excessive sweating FAQs


  1. What is 'excessive sweating?'
  2. Can you inherit excessive sweating?
  3. Who is most likely to get excessive sweating?
  4. Is there more than one type of excessive sweating?
  5. What is 'nocturnal hyperhidrosis?'
  6. Do night sweats affect menopausal women only?
  7. What causes excessive sweating in children?
  1. Could my excessive sweating be caused by a medical problem?
  2. How do you treat excessive sweating?
  3. What is 'Odaban?'
  4. What is 'iontophoresis?'
  5. Is Botox effective at treating excessive sweating?
  6. Can surgery help?
  7. Do I need to change my lifestyle?
  8. Can you ever be 'cured'of excessive sweating?

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