Question 1

sweat excessively from head and body even in the?

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Could be anything: Sweating is the body's way of dissipating heat to avoid getting too warm. Too much sweating could be due to endocrine problems, such as hyperthyroidism or diabetes. It could be secondary to heart failure, either acute or chronic. It's best to see your doctor.

Question 2

dear doc,
my son 7yrs sweats excessively, especially on his head. what could be the cause?

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Sweating: Persistent sweating around the head and neck, if not explainable by environmental factors or the taking of medication like Tylenol, is seen in infections, certain malignancies, some blood dyscrasias and thyroid overactivity. If fevers are also occurring, this would also point to infection or inflammatory processes. Your pediatrician would perform an examination and order appropriate tests.

Question 3

i am a 30 year old female & over the past 6 months have noticed my hair noticeably thinning & my head sweats excessively. can this be a tyroid issue?

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Hair: Yes, thyroid issues may cause hair loss and you should ask your doctor to measure thyroid hormones and thyroid antibodies. If they are all normal I would recommend an appointment with a dermatologist.

Question 4

i sweat excessively when exercise,  especially on my head. also after i
shower i continue to sweat on my head, neck and back. i'm healthy & active.

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This problem is not: necessarily abnormal and does not indicate a specific disease. For further evaluation you could see a dermatologist for recommendations.

Question 5

my 2yo sweats excessively (head/back) after running around & when he falls asleep. his head is literally soaked. any cause for concern?

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Mgt: I would suggest a pulse oximetry, Blood Pressure measurement and cardiac evaluation by your PCP. Sometimes these symptoms are related to cardiac causes.  A virtual appointment is also available.

Question 6

i am fairly healthy and do moderate exercise but i sweat excessively when exercise,  especially on my head. what could be the cause of this?  also after i shower my head and neck and back continue to sweat.

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Sweating: I do not think this is abnormal. Sweating is part of the exercise response. Some people do sweat more than others, but this is part of there physiology.  Perhaps a longer cool down time after exercise would help.

Question 7

i sweat all over excessively , and sometimes i am having head aches what should i do? what doctor should i seek help? thanks

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Headaches: Start with your medical doctor. A thorough history and physical examination and perhaps some blood work should yield some answers for you.

Question 8

hello. i am struggling with excessive sweating in my underarms, the head and sculp area. my body temp is more on the hotter side. i am overweight. but my bp is normal. i do do exercise, i run. i tend to sweat even at rest. what could be the problem?

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Hyperhydrosis: Excessive  sweating occurs in some people and is annoying but benign medically. Treatments can include antiperspirant products such as deodorants or DRYSOL, a,product made for excessive sweating, applied topically to,that area. 
Occasionally this can be emotionally produced, and methods to decrease stress are he;paul in such prom reduction. 
Good luck

Question 9

how do i stop excessive sweating? im not overweight but i sweat a lot. underarms, hands, chest, face, back and other areas even my head. help

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Overactive: Sympathetic nervous system. Commonest cause is poor diet but it could be genetic.

Question 10

im excessive sweating. can anything be done to help relieve it? im type1 and on dialysis. sweats happen all times of the day/night hot or cold. from head neck shoulder and around my legs. more so when i start chewing

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Check your sugars: I would first be sure to check your glucose and make sure it is not going down too low. If that is not the case you should check with your GP to have some bloods checked and makes sure there are no other problems like your thyroid or other issues.

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Sweat excessively from head and body even in the?

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Dear doc, my son 7yrs sweats excessively, especially on his head. what could be the cause?

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I am a 30 year old female & over the past 6 months have noticed my hair noticeably thinning & my head sweats excessively. can this be a tyroid issue?

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I sweat excessively when exercise, especially on my head. also after i shower i continue to sweat on my head, neck and back. i'm healthy & active.

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My 2yo sweats excessively (head/back) after running around & when he falls asleep. his head is literally soaked. any cause for concern?

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I am fairly healthy and do moderate exercise but i sweat excessively when exercise, especially on my head. what could be the cause of this? also after i shower my head and neck and back continue to sweat.

A member asked:

I sweat all over excessively , and sometimes i am having head aches what should i do? what doctor should i seek help? thanks

A member asked:

Hello. i am struggling with excessive sweating in my underarms, the head and sculp area. my body temp is more on the hotter side. i am overweight. but my bp is normal. i do do exercise, i run. i tend to sweat even at rest. what could be the problem?

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How do i stop excessive sweating? im not overweight but i sweat a lot. underarms, hands, chest, face, back and other areas even my head. help

A member asked:

Im excessive sweating. can anything be done to help relieve it? im type1 and on dialysis. sweats happen all times of the day/night hot or cold. from head neck shoulder and around my legs. more so when i start chewing

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