Why Do I Sweat So Much?

If you are looking for an answer to 'why do I sweat so much?' then there are very many different possibilities. There are between 2 to 5 million sweat glands in your body to enable us to perspire. This is the body's cooling system and without, you couldn't function. Even so, we go to great lengths to try to stop ourselves from perspiring, using deodorants and antiperspirants of every shape and form. Certain areas of the body sweat more than others, for example, in your hands, feet and forehead. Contrary to popular belief, there are not that many glands in your arm pits. The reason you seem to perspire more here is because the liquid gets trapped and doesn't have the chance to evaporate quickly.

Non medical reasons

Excessive heatExertionNervesAnxiety

These are all reasons we perspire, and they are necessary to keep the body at a safe and constant temperature. But what if excessive perspiration becomes a problem, and happens for no reason?

Medical reasons

Excessive perspiration is known as hyperhydrosis. Here are some medical conditions which can cause this.

The menopauseThyroid disordersPregnancyDiabetes

This is by no means an exhaustive list, and if you can't work out why you sweat so much then you do need to seek medical advice. It is accepted that some people really do have a problem with this, and you will find there is plenty of help out there to be had. Certain medications can also cause this problem - such as anti-depressants and medicines for dry mouths. With a little detective work and help from your doctor, you should be able to fine out the answer to your question - why do I sweat so much?