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Question: My head sweats profusely. Soaks my hair, runs down my neck, soaks my collar . lasts about different durations. I can just be setting the table or getting out of a chair to go do something simple. It happens several times a day & I have found no consistant time, or process. Always when I an doing something. normal. does not happen too often when just sitting, Lasts 15 min to 1/2 hr. If I keep working (walking, dusting, etc) it stopps after some time perio, but I am soaks,
Brief Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Detailed Answer:
Excessive sweats can have multiples reasons. Thyroid problems due to the fact that thyroid controls the metabolism and if the gland is overacting, it can produce excess of sweats. Patients with diabetes can also have episodes of excessive sweating ,mostly when the sugar is low. It is important to have a complete laboratory exam to check Thyroid hormones and blood sugar. Avoid to stay fasting for long periods of time, it is recommended to eat small amount of food every 4 hrs in order to keep the metabolism active and without big changes in the hormones that can produce low sugar and excessive sweats. Overweight is also another reason for this. I recommend to keep hydrated with at least 32 onz of water daily.
I hope that my answer will help you,
Dr.Sara
Dear XXXXXXX
Detailed Answer:
Excessive sweats can have multiples reasons. Thyroid problems due to the fact that thyroid controls the metabolism and if the gland is overacting, it can produce excess of sweats. Patients with diabetes can also have episodes of excessive sweating ,mostly when the sugar is low. It is important to have a complete laboratory exam to check Thyroid hormones and blood sugar. Avoid to stay fasting for long periods of time, it is recommended to eat small amount of food every 4 hrs in order to keep the metabolism active and without big changes in the hormones that can produce low sugar and excessive sweats. Overweight is also another reason for this. I recommend to keep hydrated with at least 32 onz of water daily.
I hope that my answer will help you,
Dr.Sara
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
Have been checked for diabetes and do not have. I am overweight & have a hard time losing. Go up & down like a yoyo. Will work harder(all thought at 73, i can't go out and run anymore), that leaves Thyroid. I have been taking levothyroxine for 30 years. Will have a thyroid workup & blood sugars. I drink at least 72oz, but not mostly water. Will drink more water. Thanks you. I know it doesn't answer why just sweating form the head, but it gives me places to look.
Brief Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for reply to my answer.Head sweat is a common location of the excessive sweating or hyperhydrosis. We have a lot of sudoriferous glands in the scalp and that is why we see a lot of sweating in this area. You have low thyroid and has been treated but the metabolism is slow in patients with hypothyroidism . It is important to check levels of TSH to make sure that you are controlled with the medication.
Dr.Sara
Dear XXXXXXX
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for reply to my answer.Head sweat is a common location of the excessive sweating or hyperhydrosis. We have a lot of sudoriferous glands in the scalp and that is why we see a lot of sweating in this area. You have low thyroid and has been treated but the metabolism is slow in patients with hypothyroidism . It is important to check levels of TSH to make sure that you are controlled with the medication.
Dr.Sara
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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