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Excessive sweating: Introduction

Excessive sweating: A condition which is characterized by an abnormal excess of sweating. See free access online books about Excessive sweating below. See detailed information below for a list of 89 causes of Excessive sweating, including diseases and drug side effect causes.

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Causes of Excessive sweating

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Causes of Types of Excessive sweating:

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Excessive sweating: Symptom Checker

Listed below are some combinations of symptoms associated with Excessive sweating, as listed in our database. Visit the Symptom Checker, to add and remove symptoms and research your condition.

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Excessive sweating Treatments

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Medications or substances causing Excessive sweating:

The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible causes of Excessive sweating as a symptom. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.

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Excessive sweating: Comorbid Symptoms

Some of the comorbid or associated medical symptoms for Excessive sweating may include these symptoms:

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Causes of General Symptom Types

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Causes of Similar Symptoms to Excessive sweating

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Diagnostic Guides for Excessive sweating

Medical Books Excerpts Read excertps from published book sections related to Excessive sweating from the following published medical books for more detailed information about Excessive sweating. Free access (no registration): read all online diagnostic book sections about Excessive sweating

Medical Books Excerpts
  • DIAPHORESIS
  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
  • Diaphoresis
  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
  • Diaphoresis
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
  • Skin, clammy
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
  • Night Sweats
  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
  • Skin, clammy
  • "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
  • Diaphoresis
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
  • Skin, clammy
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
  • Sweating
  • "The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics" (2006)
 

Copyright notice for book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

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Detailed list of causes of Excessive sweating

The list below shows some of the causes of Excessive sweating mentioned in various sources:

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How Common are these Causes of Excessive sweating?

This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Excessive sweating. Of the 89 causes of Excessive sweating that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:

  • 0 causes are "very common" diseases
  • 3 causes are "common" diseases
  • 0 causes are "uncommon" diseases
  • 1 causes are "rare" diseases
  • 5 causes are "very rare" diseases
  • 85 causes have no prevalence information.

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Conditions listing symptoms: Excessive sweating:

The following list of conditions have 'Excessive sweating' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.

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Causes of Excessive sweating Based on Risk Factors

This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Excessive sweating based on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient:

  • Travel - has the patient travelled recently?
  • Diabetes - history of diabetes or family history of diabetes?

    Classifications of Excessive sweating:

    Subtypes of Excessive sweating:

    Diaphoresis (30 causes), Profuse sweating (3 causes)

    Medical Conditions associated with Excessive sweating:

    Sweating (727 causes), Sweat symptoms (1247 causes), Sweating symptoms (1247 causes), Skin symptoms (5718 causes), Skin problems (3429 causes)

    Symptoms related to Excessive sweating:

    Cold skin (114 causes), Clammy skin (50 causes), Dry skin (193 causes), Sweating symptoms (1247 causes), Dehydration (167 causes), Hyperhidrosis, Anhidrosis (1 cause), Thyroid gland disorder, Pituitary gland disorder, Diabetes mellitus (54 causes), Tumors, Gout, Menopause (10 causes), Mercury poisoning, Body temperature, Thermoregulation, Excessive exercise, Hot and humid environment

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