How to Tell If Sweating Is Normal or Excessive

You might not be sure if your sweating is normal or excessive. If you are concerned, the following factors can help you to decide if to see a doctor:

You experience excessive sweating that has occurred for at least six months without an apparent reason

Your sweat occurs on both sides of your body in roughly the same amount

You have incidents of excessive sweating at least once a weekyour sweating interferes with your daily activities

You started sweating excessively when you were younger than 25 years old

You do not sweat in your sleep

You have a family history of hyperhidrosis

These factors might indicate that you have primary focal hyperhidrosis. You?ll need to see a doctor for a more accurate diagnosis.

Sweating all over or excessively in one area might indicate that you have secondary generalized hyperhidrosis. It?s important to see your doctor to find out the underlying cause.

Some conditions associated with excessive sweating can be serious. Make sure to let your doctor know if you are experiencing any other unusual symptoms along with sweating.