Is sweating too much from palms and base of the foot a disease? Is this a heart disease?

Dr. Nirmal Mathew AlexGeneral Physician6yrs exp

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Dear Mr. lybrate-user from what you describe I think your condition is called palmoplantar hyperhydrosis. Though it's not a serious condition it causes lots of discomfort. There are two types primary focal hyperhidrosis�is caused by nerves that tell your sweat glands to produce more sweat than your body needs to help cool you down. There is no underlying cause. Secondary generalized hyperhidrosis�is a form of excessive sweating that?s caused by another medical condition. Examples are diabetes, heart disease, and thyroid disorders. Please answer these questions do you get sweating elsewhere do you get more sweating when you are emotional or tensed.  

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