{"id":39601,"date":"2026-07-09T07:00:22","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T07:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stg-www.mccdn.io\/vitals\/?p=39601"},"modified":"2026-07-06T21:55:51","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T21:55:51","slug":"should-i-see-a-doctor-hyperhidrosis-excessive-sweating","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stg-www.mccdn.io\/vitals\/should-i-see-a-doctor-hyperhidrosis-excessive-sweating\/","title":{"rendered":"Should I see a doctor: Excessive sweating","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"

We all get sweaty. Whether it\u2019s a hot day, nerves before a big presentation or a hard workout, sweating is a necessary body function.<\/p>\n

But when you find yourself sweating constantly or excessively in specific areas of the body, it may be time to talk with your doctor or other health care provider.<\/p>\n

Hyperhidrosis, more commonly referred to as excessive sweating, is real and more common than you may think, affecting as much as 3 percent of adults in the United States.<\/p>\n

How can you tell the difference between normal sweating and hyperhidrosis? We break it down for you here.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s \u2018normal\u2019<\/h2>\n

Think about times you find yourself typically sweating: when sitting outside on a hot day, doing strenuous physical activity, feeling anxious or nervous, eating spicy food and so on. Sweating is the body\u2019s natural and necessary response to prevent overheating.<\/p>\n

Eccrine glands are responsible for producing sweat to keep your body cool. The sweat acts as a natural coolant for the skin and underlying tissue.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s normal for your body to respond this way as long as it needs to (assuming you\u2019re not experiencing heat stroke). Once you\u2019ve stopped the sweat-triggering activity or have sufficiently cooled down, sweating should stop.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s \u2018not normal\u2019<\/h2>\n

With hyperhidrosis, you\u2019ll find that you\u2019re sweating when your body doesn\u2019t need cooling \u2014 on cold days, while relaxing in a comfortable temperature or simply throughout the day without any specific trigger. This is a result of overactive eccrine glands.<\/p>\n

In most cases, you\u2019ll also notice this sweat occurs in specific areas of the body, like the underarms, palms, feet or head. But it can also involve excessive sweating over the entire body.<\/p>\n

Other common symptoms of hyperhidrosis to look for:<\/p>\n