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- Introduction: Sweating
- Causes (329 conditions)
- Causes of Types
- Misdiagnosis
- Diagnostic Guides (Online)
- Multiple Symptom Checker
- Drug causes (528 listings)
- Drug interaction causes (615 listings)
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Introduction: Sweating
Further information about Sweating is below, or review more specific information about these types of Sweating: Cold sweat, Night sweats, increased sweating, moist skin, excessive sweating, Diaphoresis, Profuse sweating or other types.
Sweating: Sweating more than normal. See free access online books about Sweating below. See detailed information below for a list of 329 causes of Sweating, including diseases and drug side effect causes.
» Review Causes of Sweating: full list
Causes of Sweating:
The following medical conditions are some of the possible
causes of Sweating.
There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor
about your symptoms.
- Ordinary causes of sweating:
- Exercise or exertion
- Hot weather
- Humidity
- Stress
- Anxiety
- Fear
- Smoking
- Alcohol consumption (see Alcohol use)
- Spicy foods
- Anger
- Embarrassment (see Society problems)
- Nervousness
- Hot drinks
- Coffee
- Synthetic clothing - some people sweat more in response to certain materials.
- Emotional stress
- Other causes of sweating include:
- Puberty - puberty can cause increased sweating especially under the arms.
- Obesity
- Overweight
- Menopause
- Hot flush - see also menopause
- Menstruation - some women sweat more during menstruation.
- Hot flash
- Hypoglycemic attack
- Fever - see also causes of fever
- AIDS
- Severe pain (see Pain)
- Some possible causes of fever-related sweats (there are many possible causes):
See full list of 329 causes of Sweating
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Causes of Types of Sweating:
Review the causes of these more specific types of Sweating:
- Cold sweat (108 causes)
- Night sweats (110 causes)
- Increased sweating (17 causes)
- Moist skin (23 causes)
- Excessive sweating (74 causes)
- Diaphoresis (54 causes)
- Profuse sweating (3 causes)
Sweating: Multiple Symptom Checker
Listed below are some combinations of symptoms associated with Sweating, as listed in our database. Visit the Multiple Symptoms Checker, to add and remove symptoms and research your condition.
Multiple Symptom Checker - Other Symptoms
Multiple Symptom Checker Combinations
- Sweating and Sweat symptoms (283 causes)
- Sweating and Nerve symptoms (181 causes)
- Sweating and Sensations (179 causes)
- Sweating and Pain (178 causes)
- Sweating and Digestive symptoms (167 causes)
- Sweating and Muscle symptoms (158 causes)
- Sweating and Fatigue (151 causes)
- Sweating and Muscle weakness (149 causes)
- Sweating and Weakness (146 causes)
- Sweating and Skin symptoms (140 causes)
- Sweating and Fever (140 causes)
- Sweating and Respiratory symptoms (134 causes)
- Sweating and Temperature symptoms (130 causes)
- Sweating and Head symptoms (130 causes)
- Sweating and Weight loss (127 causes)
- Sweating and Skin problems (124 causes)
- Sweating and Heart symptoms (121 causes)
- Sweating and Breathing symptoms (119 causes)
- Sweating and Breath symptoms (117 causes)
- Sweating and Behavioral symptoms (116 causes)
See full list of 2213 Multiple Symptom Checker combinations related to Sweating
Causes of General Symptom Types
Research the causes of these more general types of symptom:
- Sweat symptoms (548 causes)
Causes of Similar Symptoms to Sweating
Research the causes of these symptoms that are similar to, or related to, the symptom Sweating:
- Chills (318 causes)
- Fever (1218 causes)
- Cold sweats (108 causes)
- Night sweats (110 causes)
- Cold skin (34 causes)
- Sweat symptoms (548 causes)
Diagnostic Guides for Sweating
Medical Books Excerpts Read excertps from published book sections related to Sweating from the following published medical books for more detailed information about Sweating. Free access (no registration): read all online diagnostic book sections about Sweating
- "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter"
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Copyright notice for book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.
Misdiagnosis and Sweating
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Stories from Users for Sweating
Real-life user stories relating to Sweating:
- sweating in PA- PHEOCHROMOCYTOMA
- My wife does not sweat I'm worried
- cant sweat
- What are syndromes where you can't sweat?
- Unexpected Sweating
- I am hot all the time and I sweat
- dry during sleep
- I don't sweat??
- shaking and sweating
- sweating when its not hot
- cant sweat
- I don't sweat but get severely overheated
- Severe Sweating
- Unexpected Sweating
- menopausal sweating
- sweating in PA- PHEOCHROMOCYTOMA
- Sweating
Symptom specific forums: The following patient stories in our interactive forums and message boards relate to Sweating or relevant symptoms:
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Medications or substances causing Sweating:
The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible
causes of 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.
- Certain anti-depressants
- Estrogen therapy
- Morphine
- Coffee
- Aspirin
See full list of 528
medications causing Sweating
Drug interactions causing Sweating:
When combined, certain drugs, medications, substances or toxins may react causing 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.
- Phenelzine and tricyclic antidepressant interaction
- Nardil and tricyclic antidepressant interaction
- Parnate and tricyclic antidepressant interaction
- Bumex and chloral hydrate interaction
- Edecrin and chloral hydrate interaction
See full list of 615 drug interactions causing Sweating
Definitions of Sweating:
Sweating: SYN: perspiration (1).
Source: Stedman's Medical Spellchecker, © 2006 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.
Organs affected by Sweating:
The list of organs typically affected by Sweating may include, but is not limited to:
Detailed list of causes of Sweating
The list below shows some of the causes of Sweating mentioned in various sources:
- Abdominal Aneurysm - sweating
- Abdominal Cancer - night sweats
- Abscess
- Acrocyanosis - increased sweating
- Acrodynia - excessive sweating
See full list of 329 causes of Sweating
How Common are these Causes of 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 Sweating. Of the 329 causes of Sweating that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
- 9 causes are "very common" diseases
- 13 causes are "common" diseases
- 4 causes are "uncommon" diseases
- 1 causes are "rare" diseases
- 22 causes are "very rare" diseases
- 298 causes have no prevalence information.
See the analysis of the prevalence of 329
causes of Sweating
Conditions listing symptoms: Sweating:
The following list of conditions have '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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Conditions listing complications: Sweating:
The following list of conditions have 'Sweating' or similar listed as a complication in our database. The distinction between a symptom and complication is not always clear, and conditions mentioning this symptom as a complication may also be relevant. 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 Sweating Based on Risk Factors
This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Sweating based
on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient:
Doctors and specialists: Who should I consult about Sweating?
Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Sweating, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.
Important:In extreme cases, always seek advice from emergency services :
- General practitioner
- Emergency physician
- Endocrinologist
Classifications of Sweating:
Subtypes of Sweating:
Cold sweat (87 causes), Night sweats (80 causes), Increased sweating (16 causes), Moist skin (1 cause), Excessive sweating (74 causes), Diaphoresis (29 causes), Profuse sweating (3 causes)
Medical Conditions associated with Sweating:
Sweat symptoms (511 causes)
Symptoms related to Sweating:
Chills (287 causes), Fever (982 causes), Cold sweats (87 causes), Night sweats (80 causes), Cold skin (33 causes), Sweat symptoms (511 causes)
Sweating as a disease:
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Medical News summaries about Sweating
Our news pages contain the following medical news summaries about Sweating and many other medical conditions:
- Beryllium disease may not become evident for 40 years
- Heat, a real killer
- HRT not for prevention of menopause
- Plant derived drug helps alleviate menopausal symptoms
- Sensorimotor neuropathy and autonomic neuropathy from diabetes
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