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Excessive sweating: A condition which is characterized by an abnormal excess of sweating. See detailed information below for a list of 100 causes of Excessive sweating, Symptom Checker, including diseases and drug side effect causes.
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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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Some of the possible treatments listed in sources for treatment of Excessive sweating may include:
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The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible
causes of Excessive sweating as a symptom.
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Some of the comorbid or associated medical symptoms for Excessive sweating may include these symptoms:
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The list below shows some of the causes of Excessive sweating mentioned in various sources:
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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 100 causes of Excessive sweating that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
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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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This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Excessive sweating based
on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient:
Subtypes of Excessive sweating:
Diaphoresis (73 causes), Profuse sweating (19 causes)
Medical Conditions associated with Excessive sweating:
Sweating (831 causes), Sweat symptoms (1699 causes), Sweating symptoms (1699 causes), Skin symptoms (5992 causes), Skin problems (3422 causes)
Symptoms related to Excessive sweating:
Cold skin (120 causes), Clammy skin (73 causes), Dry skin (231 causes), Sweating symptoms (1699 causes), Dehydration (284 causes), Hyperhidrosis (78 causes), Anhidrosis (41 causes), Thyroid gland disorder, Pituitary gland disorder, Diabetes mellitus (66 causes), Tumors, Gout, Menopause (18 causes), Mercury poisoning, Body temperature, Thermoregulation, Excessive exercise, Hot and humid environment
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