When a person experiences excessive sweating, it is called diaphoresis. In diaphoresis, the sweating cannot be explained by external heat or exercise. Instead, it is often the result of an underlying medical condition or someone's medication.

What causes Diaphoretic?

Diaphoresis, another word for secondary hyperhidrosis, is excessive sweating due to an unrelated medical condition or medication side effect. Common causes of diaphoresis include menopause, pregnancy, diabetes, hyperthyroidism, infections, and certain cancers.

What happens when you sweat too much?

Sweating in normal amounts is an essential bodily process. Not sweating enough and sweating too much can both cause problems. The absence of sweat can be dangerous because your risk of overheating increases. Excessive sweating may be more psychologically damaging than physically damaging.