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Excessive Sweating Under Arms

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Coping With Anxiety Symptoms: Sweating

By Eileen Bailey Health Expert

Sweating, also called perspiration, is used to control temperature in the body. People perspire most often under the arms, on the palms and on the feet, however, many people also sweat on their face. Although sweating is a normal bodily function, when someone sweats excessively, it can be embarrassing.

 

Sweating is a common symptom of anxiety. One theory is that anxiety causes the body temperature to rise, which in turn, causes sweating. Unfortunately, however, excessive sweating and fear of e...

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Health Guide

Hyperhidrosis
...treatment options available for patients with hyperhidrosis, including: Antiperspirants. Excessive sweating may be controlled with strong anti-perspirants, whichplug the sweat... Read more »
Faking It: The New Way to Tan
...the sun, apply a generous amount of sunscreen with a minimum of 15 SPF (and reapply after swimming or excessive sweating). Don't bother with anything above 30 SPF though -- that's just a marketing... Read more »
Parkinson's Disease: Symptoms
...stand. This can cause dizziness and fainting.Changes in sensations of temperature, hot flashes, and excessive sweating.Daytime sleepiness and other sleep disorders are common. Read more »
High Blood Pressure: Diagnosis
..."sphygmomanometer," more often referred to as a blood pressure cuff. The cuff is wrapped around your upper arm and inflated to stop the flow of blood in your artery. As the cuff is slowly... Read more »
Sweating: excessive
...heartbeat, talk to a doctor. These symptoms may indicate an underlying problem, such as hyperthyroidism. Excessive sweating may also be a symptom of menopause. See also: Sweating -... Read more »

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