Medicues Symptoms

Sweating

• Sweating is the release of liquid from the sweat glands in the skin.

• Sweating is useful way for the body to regulate temperature in a hot environment. Evaporating sweat pulls heat away from your body.

• Sweat glands are found:
· under the arms
· on the feet
· on the palms of the hands

• Excessive sweating can be a symptom of:
· an illness or infection
· a side-effect of a medication

• Excessive sweating may be associated with:
· anxiety
· emotional stressors

• The average person has about two to four million sweat glands.

Important Notice

This document is not intended to substitute for professional medical advice. Do not use this information to diagnose or develop a treatment plan for a health problem or disease without consulting your physician.

Updated March 1st 2009

Medicues Symptoms
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