Question 1

is my excessive sweating due to hypothyroidism?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Excessive sweating (hyperhydrosis) is not usually caused by low thyroid.  On the other end of the spectrum, hyperthyroidism can cause sweating and heat intolerance.

Question 2

can you have excessive sweating with hypothyroidism?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is not uncommon. Check w/your doctor and get treated if needed.

Question 3

excessive sweating of the face and head. i have underactive thyroid and kidney disease. what could cause this sweating only on my face and head?

Accepted Answer

Hormone excess?: Face and head sweating is more common in women that are taking hormones. It can be from excess sympathetic tone or from volume changes being monitored by internal pressure receptors as might be your case with renal disease. Check hormone levels and consult with your nephrologist or endocrinologist.
This link may help but is complicated
http://jap.Physiology.Org/content/100/5/1692.Long.

Question 4

i have excessive sweating help please?

Accepted Answer

Could be hormonal: Hi. Of course you're in a hot place in a warming world. Hormone problems that can cause sweating include hyperthyroidism and pheochromocytoma (pheo is very rare; hyperthyroidism not so rare). Some people have idiopathic hyperhydrosis (people sweating excessively for no known reason). Is this a change for you, or have you always been a sweater? Any other symptoms?

Question 5

what is the cause of excessive sweating?

Accepted Answer

Sweating: Is caused by over active nervous system.

Question 6

is there any way to stop excessive sweating?

Accepted Answer

Anti-Perspirant: Certain dri is a very effective anti-perspirant. When applied before going to bed it will very effectively control sweating for 24 hours.

Question 7

what might be the cause excessive sweating at nights?

Accepted Answer

Lots of things: How i caught on that i had tb. If it's really and truly a night sweat, get seen by your physician now. We don't want to miss endocarditis, tb, or something else really nasty-but-treatable.

Question 8

should i try driclor for excessive sweating and smelling?

Accepted Answer

Sweating: I am not familiar with the product which you referenced, but there is one called drysol, which is extraordinarily effective if used in their correct way. This is to be applied to the absolutely dry armpit at nighttime and that is the most efficient way to use it. Your doctor will tell you other techniques for potentiating this medicine or making it stronger.

Question 9

is there any treatment for excessive sweating?

Accepted Answer

Hyperhidrosis: Hyperhidrosis is rarely due to an underlying disease. The main forms of therapy for primary focal hyperhidrosis include topical antiperspirants; medications, such as anticholinergics; iontophoresis; botulinum toxin (botox); surgery (sympathectomy); and microwave energy. Treatment depends on severity and should be individualized.

Question 10

what are and treatments for excessive sweating?

Accepted Answer

Sweating: There is no easy answer but many potential causes. I would start by seeing your primary care doctor. Please let me know what is found.

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I have excessive sweating help please?

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Is there any way to stop excessive sweating?

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