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Suggest Treatment For Excessive Sweating In A Diabetic
Question: I am experiencing excessive sweating as if I just got out of the shower soaking wet. I entire head neck and upper body is soaking wet. Mainly my head and neck are the worst. I am in a room that it 50 degrees and it is ~60 deg outside. I cannot seem to get cool. This week it has been going on since Monday. I experince this quite often but not all of the time. I have just traveled from XXXXXXX to Toulouse France and am running an international conference. I have had heart disease and a recent bypass 2 years ago and I have type 2 diabetes.
Brief Answer:
Could have different caused
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
The most frequent causes of excessive sweating are thyroid problems and Calcium deficiency. Sometimes if can be caused by acclimatization. I would advise you to drink much water, not to get dehydrated, and if it continues visit a doctor to do some tests to find out the cause.
Hope this was helpful
Wishing you good health
In case of further questions don't hesitate to ask
Regards,
Could have different caused
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
The most frequent causes of excessive sweating are thyroid problems and Calcium deficiency. Sometimes if can be caused by acclimatization. I would advise you to drink much water, not to get dehydrated, and if it continues visit a doctor to do some tests to find out the cause.
Hope this was helpful
Wishing you good health
In case of further questions don't hesitate to ask
Regards,
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