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I quit football years ago and im starting to sweat more on my back and armpits is this hyperhidrosis or because i gain some weight?

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Weight: This is most likely the weight if you gained a lot .In my experience most people or either their spouse think they sweat or fart too much.If you gained a significant amount of weight,I would try to get to a healthy weight first.See your primary and discuss. Uk.atkins.com

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 2/27/2019

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