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What Causes Excessive Weight Gain And Sweating?
Question: Hi, since last year I observed that I sweat more than usual.During this period I had gained some weight.Now I am 5'9 and my weight is 77 KGS.I start sweating on my forehead after having hot cup of tea or even after walking just for a kilometer(sweating from head and neck).I had undergone sgpt, lipid profile and thyroid tests, and tests show that the findings are normal.I would appreciate it if you could give me more details about this and if it is hyperhydosis and I should consult my dermatologist for the same ?
Brief Answer:
Not an Hyperhidrosis
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thanks for writing to us at healthcaremagic.
I am Dr. Kakkar. I have gone through your query.
Sweating is a physiological and vital process. The main function of sweating is to maintain body temperature/thermoregulation. However, if excessive sweating/ hyperhidrosis, it can result in substantial suffering.
I would like to gather more information from you in order to be able to guide you better
- is the sweating generalized?
- Or do you sweat more from the palms, soles, axilla, face predominantly?
The two instances that you have mentioned in your query i.e sweating on intake of hot fluids and on walking/exercising, is not considered to be hyperhidrosis.
The central mechanism behind sweating in these situations is "Increase in core body temperature" which happens when we exercise/walk and also on intake of hot fluids like tea/coffee; this in turn induces sweating as a mechanism to release heat.
A slight weight reduction would be all that I would suggest as of now.
Regards
Not an Hyperhidrosis
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thanks for writing to us at healthcaremagic.
I am Dr. Kakkar. I have gone through your query.
Sweating is a physiological and vital process. The main function of sweating is to maintain body temperature/thermoregulation. However, if excessive sweating/ hyperhidrosis, it can result in substantial suffering.
I would like to gather more information from you in order to be able to guide you better
- is the sweating generalized?
- Or do you sweat more from the palms, soles, axilla, face predominantly?
The two instances that you have mentioned in your query i.e sweating on intake of hot fluids and on walking/exercising, is not considered to be hyperhidrosis.
The central mechanism behind sweating in these situations is "Increase in core body temperature" which happens when we exercise/walk and also on intake of hot fluids like tea/coffee; this in turn induces sweating as a mechanism to release heat.
A slight weight reduction would be all that I would suggest as of now.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
Hi, thank you for the reply.
I sweat more on my forehead or underarms when I am having tea or when I have to face some heat.When I walk I sweating is in general.But is it normal to sweat that much even after walking for a kilometer? How much weight loss would you recommend ?
I sweat more on my forehead or underarms when I am having tea or when I have to face some heat.When I walk I sweating is in general.But is it normal to sweat that much even after walking for a kilometer? How much weight loss would you recommend ?
Brief Answer:
Try weight loss
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Sweating is normal after walking or any form of exercising. It varies in extent in different individuals
Your BMI (body mass index) is in the overweight category.
An overweight individual would heat up a lot faster and therefore sweat more than a leaner person.
Moreover excess fat acts as an insulator to dissipation of body heat, this also raises core body temperature. Together the result is increased sweating.
Your weight should ideally be in the higher 60's rather than higher 70's
Regards
Try weight loss
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Sweating is normal after walking or any form of exercising. It varies in extent in different individuals
Your BMI (body mass index) is in the overweight category.
An overweight individual would heat up a lot faster and therefore sweat more than a leaner person.
Moreover excess fat acts as an insulator to dissipation of body heat, this also raises core body temperature. Together the result is increased sweating.
Your weight should ideally be in the higher 60's rather than higher 70's
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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