15-04-2016
Sweating is a natural, normal reaction of the body. It is a constant process. Sweat, the secretion of the sweat glands, consists mainly of water, salts, fats, ammonia, minerals, urea, uric acid and lactic acid. It has a very peculiar odour because, according to scientists, it contains pheromones.
At rest, a small amount is secreted. However, it so happens that the patient is even 'flooded' with sweat not only at night, but also during the day. Recent studies carried out in various hospital wards show that excessive sweating or a strange smell of sweat can be a symptom of a serious illness.
Increased sweating does not only occur during fever and in obese people. It can be one of the symptoms:
- hyperthyroidism
- leukaemia
- granulomatosis,
- diabetes,
- tuberculosis,
- lymphoma,
- cancers including pancreatic cancer,
- myocardial infarction,
- acromegaly,
- central nervous system problems,
- parkinson's disease.
If you notice excessive sweating, especially at rest or at night, which does not subside, you should see a specialist as soon as possible.
