You likely sweat more in warm weather or when you’re physically active.
Menopause, fever, and moments of anxiety can also make you sweat more.
Most of the time, sweating stops when you’re sufficiently cooled off.
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How Much Sweat Is Too Much?
You may wonder how much sweat per day is “normal.”
There’s no true normal because everyone sweats at their own rate.
Sweating a lot when you’re out in the hot sun or exercising is normal and healthy.
Continuing to pour sweat even when you’re resting in a cool environment is not.
This throw in generally starts in adulthood and is more likely to involve whole-body sweat and sweat during sleep.
What Causes Excessive Sweating?
Excessive sweating can be a symptom ofhyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid).
Treatment for hyperthyroidism can include drugs such as anti-thyroid medicines or beta-blockers, radioiodine therapy, and surgery.
Sudden, excessive perspiration can also be a sign ofhypoglycemia (low blood sugar).
Low blood sugar can happen because you skipped a meal and need to eat.
But it’s also a symptom ofdiabetes.
Hot flashesandnight sweatsare common inmenopause.
You don’t necessarily need treatment for menopause.
They may be able to adjust your medications or help you manage excessive sweating.
Treatment can also include topical and systemic therapies.
If nothing else works, there’s also a surgical option.
A Word From Verywell
Sweating is a normal, healthy, and necessary function of our bodies.
The amount of sweating varies among the population and is dictated by activity.
If the sweating is prolonged and/or has no obvious reason, you should consult a healthcare provider.
Summary
Sweating is the body’s way of preventing overheating.
Most people sweat more in certain situations, such as physical activity or hot weather.
Sweating profusely when conditions don’t call for it can be distressing.
In some cases, treating an underlying condition may address the sweating.
But sometimes, there’s no obvious cause.
There are some things it’s possible for you to do that might help decrease sweating.
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