Why do my feet sweat?

Sweating is a natural process and the way by which the body keeps itself cool. Each foot has over 250,000 sweat glands and between them the feet can produce up to a pint of sweat in a day. The amount of sweat will depend on the climatic conditions and the type of footwear being worn.

Many people who think they suffer from sweaty feet or hyperhidrosis are actually only being subjected to climate related normal sweating. However, hyperhidrosis can sometimes be a major health issue and may give rise to other complications. Hence, it should not be ignored, but be diagnosed and treated.

Symptoms of Sweaty Feet

Among the most common symptoms of sweaty feet are:

• A bad odor emanating from the feet
• Itchiness of the feet
• Toenail fungus
• Athlete’s Foot
• Development of other skin problems on the feet
• Socks and shoes are often dampwith perspiration
• Clammy feeling in the feet that may fade for short periods of time but always returns.