Question 1

my wife sweats a lot all year round  but not in bed.

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Excessive sweating: While excessive sweating can be common as a vasomotor symptom of the post menopausal woman, also consider conditions such as Insulin resistance and hyperthyroidism as metabolic reasons for excessive sweating.

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: sweats a lot?

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Sweats a lot: Excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) can sometimes be a symptom of medical conditions such as thyroid problems, diabetes or infection. It occurs when sweating exceeds s what is anticipated for activity level or  surrounding temperature .

Question 3

good day my son sweats a lot when feeding is this normal ?

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Sweating with: Feeds is worrisome for congenital heart disease. Please have a doctor listen to his heart.

Question 4

my 1yr old sweats a lot at night recently. normal?

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Night sweats: There are many reasons for night sweats from overdressing to congenital heart disease. Discuss the problem with your pediatrician.

Question 5

does someone who sweats a lot need more water than usual?

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Yes: You need to replenish what you are losing, otherwise, you will dehydrate.  Sweating can be the obvious sign of water lose, but when you breath more deeply during exercise, you also lose a lot of moisture in breathing.

Question 6

what is the best antiperspirant for someone who sweats a lot?

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Hyperhidrosis: Compounded topical Glycopyrrolate 3% used at night is very effective for hyperhidrosis and very well tolerated.  You will need a prescription and  a compounding pharmacy to have the topical medication made.

Question 7

feels too much heat even when it's not that hot and sweats a lot. is this a problem?

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Vague: Not enough information. Your DR will determine if you are sick, if you have overactive thyroid, hyperhidrosis, etc. Are you very heavy? Losing weight? Fevers? Tremors? etc

Question 8

my nose sweats a lot is there anything i can do?

Accepted Answer

Try a antiperspirant: It might sound strange to use an antiperspirant anywhere but under the arms, but it can be used on hands, feet, other places that sweat a lot!  You may just have to try different brands at the store until you find one that doesn't have an odor or leave any noticeable residue.  Mitchum makes an unscented antiperspirant cream that some people have used successfully!  Good luck!

Question 9

my 3yo daughter sweats a lot when she sleeps. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Many reasons: It may be normal, but on the other hand, there are a variety of reasons ranging from  a room that is to warm, the food that she eats or in the extreme have a cardiac problem.

Question 10

my face sweats a lot during gym? out of shape or coach too tough?

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Possibly neither: It is normal to sweat when exercising. Sweating does not mean that you are out of shape nor does it mean that your gym teacher is too hard. Additionally, each individual has a unique sweat rate. Meaning some of us sweat more than others. If you sweat more during gym than you do during other exercise, it means you are working harder there. If you don't otherwise exercise, then you are out of shape.

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