Question 1

is sweating on exertion a sign that i'm really out of shape?

Accepted Answer

Not really: Sweating is your body's way of cooling off
your body. So if you do much activity or
exercise, sweat will cool your body through
evaporation and prevent your body from overheating.
If you become dehydrated and can't sweat
anymore, your risk the possibility of serious
heat related damage.

Question 2

episodic heavy sweating when on bus, even if i've walked to the bus (out of proportion to exertion). light-headedness w/ strong emotion or eating fast?

Accepted Answer

Well: You have a lot of medical issues. The obesity is a big issue and the medicines you are taking are concerning. You really should return to your doctor get a full cardiac exam. Work on weight loss program and work to get off of these medications. You are only 37 years old. Much to young for such symptoms. Get your physical life in order. Start with full cardiac exam

Question 3

could taking atenolol cause excessive sweating on exertion as a side effect?

Accepted Answer

: This is not a usual side effect of this drug. Visit this site for information on this topic: https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/atenolol-oral-route/side-effects/drg-20071070?p=1

Question 4

what causes excessive sweating with a small amount of exertion? night sweats? my heart has been checked out?

Accepted Answer

Warm air: If the ambient temperature is higher, you will sweat more. Try reducing the room temperature where you exercise and sleep.
Have a healthy diet, exercise 30 minutes/day, drink plenty of water daily so your urine is mostly colorless, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. For nutrition: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/.
Wish you good health!

Question 5

i have had heaps of heart tests. cardiologist says all good. i am getting worse with excessive sweating on minor exertion. what causes this and what tests should i ask for? thyroid has already been checked?

Accepted Answer

Sweat on exercise : You need to see an Internist.  Not a Cardiologist for this I would think. Complex issue. Discuss with your team.

Question 6

what kind of conditions can cause , constant fatigue , muscle cramps , excessive sweating , body pain (exertion) , chest pain , shoulder pain and more?

Accepted Answer

Multiple: There are several diseases including hyperthyroidism  (excessive thyroid production) and  heart failure.  I would recommend you to visit your doctor and have some blood work done.

Question 7

did i have an mi that was misdiagnosed? troponin 243, hr 118 at rest, flulike symptoms, sweating, pericarditis diagnosed from ecg. since then, heart races with any exertion (140bpm), sweat very easily. male, 37, 5'9", 284lbs. hypertension, controlled?

Accepted Answer

: I answered this question earlier today. Myocardial infarction (MI) is less likely.

Question 8

how can i increase sweating?

Accepted Answer

Hydration, exercise: Sweating is the body's way of cooling off.  If you want to sweat more, you should exercise, especially in a warm and humid environment, and keep yourself well hydrated so there is enough fluid to sweat.  There are a few rare conditions in which sweat is inhibited - so if you cannot sweat under any circumstance, see your family doctor.

Question 9

how can i stop sweating all the time?

Accepted Answer

Would depend: on the cause. Anxiety, panic, thyroid, diabetes, warm room have specific therapies.
If it's just hands and feet, strong prescription anti-perspirants.

Question 10

what good does sweating do for my body?

Accepted Answer

Sweating: It helps thermoregulation by lowering the body temperature. Sweating causes heat loss and lowers the temperature by latent heat of vaporization.

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Is sweating on exertion a sign that i'm really out of shape?

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Episodic heavy sweating when on bus, even if i've walked to the bus (out of proportion to exertion). light-headedness w/ strong emotion or eating fast?

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Could taking atenolol cause excessive sweating on exertion as a side effect?

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What causes excessive sweating with a small amount of exertion? night sweats? my heart has been checked out?

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I have had heaps of heart tests. cardiologist says all good. i am getting worse with excessive sweating on minor exertion. what causes this and what tests should i ask for? thyroid has already been checked?

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What kind of conditions can cause , constant fatigue , muscle cramps , excessive sweating , body pain (exertion) , chest pain , shoulder pain and more?

A member asked:

Did i have an mi that was misdiagnosed? troponin 243, hr 118 at rest, flulike symptoms, sweating, pericarditis diagnosed from ecg. since then, heart races with any exertion (140bpm), sweat very easily. male, 37, 5'9", 284lbs. hypertension, controlled?

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How can i increase sweating?

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How can i stop sweating all the time?

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What good does sweating do for my body?

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