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What Causes Profuse Sweating?

I sweat excessively, but not as described for hyperhidrosis. My hands and feet don't sweat, but my head does! After any exertion, my hair will be wringing wet. I also sweat all over my body so that my shirt will be wet as well. I am in my 70s, but this has been a problem since I was a young adult. Obviously, deodorant is not an answer. The kind of solution I would want is a pill or liquid that I could take to slow down the sweating.
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Hi There

After going through your query I understand your concern.

I would like to tell you that you are suffering with Local Hyperhidrosis in which you have scalp swearing and body sweating except feet n hand. Now Cause of local hyperhidrosis can be , idiopathic, metabolic or medication use.

It's advisable for you to
1. Personally consult with a Physician and get some blood work up done to evaluate any underlying disease that can cause Hyperhidrosis
2. Check side effects of the medicine if you are taking any .

There are treatments available for Hyperhidrosis, but get yourself evaluated first so the right treatment can be given to you .

Hopefully this will answer your query

Kind Regards
Dr Navneet Mahajan
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What Causes Profuse Sweating?

Hi There After going through your query I understand your concern. I would like to tell you that you are suffering with Local Hyperhidrosis in which you have scalp swearing and body sweating except feet n hand. Now Cause of local hyperhidrosis can be , idiopathic, metabolic or medication use. It s advisable for you to 1. Personally consult with a Physician and get some blood work up done to evaluate any underlying disease that can cause Hyperhidrosis 2. Check side effects of the medicine if you are taking any . There are treatments available for Hyperhidrosis, but get yourself evaluated first so the right treatment can be given to you . Hopefully this will answer your query Kind Regards Dr Navneet Mahajan