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What would make a person sweat perfussly even when just sitting down?
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Obesity: Obesity, overactive thyroid, physical deconditioning can make you sweat profusely.
Answered 1/15/2014
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Various: Other than fever and hot ambient conditions, heavy perspiration at rest could be due to overactive thyroid, certain malignancies or inflammatory conditions, hormonal imbalance, some medications such as Aspirin or tylenol (acetaminophen). Cardiac causes at times occur.Athis symptom requires a thorough examination and testing.
Answered 6/24/2014
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