Expert explains: how to recognize excessive sweating and its causes
Pharmacist Mārite Šukele from Apotheka explains that excessive sweating can be both an individual trait and a sign of health issues, and advises seeking medical help if sweating is excessive or interferes with daily life.
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Excessive sweating, or hyperhidrosis, can affect different areas of the body – hands, feet, armpits, face, or the entire body. This is according to Mārite Šukele, a certified pharmacist at the Apotheka pharmacy chain.
Sometimes it is just an individual peculiarity, but in other cases it may indicate more serious problems. Šukele notes that excessive sweating can signal hormonal changes, metabolic disorders, infections, or side effects of certain medications. Therefore, it is important to distinguish normal sweating from situations where a doctor's consultation is needed.
The article debunks common myths about sweating and provides guidance on when excessive sweating is merely an unpleasant but harmless trait, and when it may point to health issues requiring specialist attention.
