What is hyperhidrosis?
While it’s normal to sweat if you’re hot or exercising, hyperhidrosis is when you sweat excessively. It’s a common condition, which can affect your whole body or just a few areas. Hyperhidrosis can happen without an apparent cause, or it can be triggered by something else, such as anxiety or eating particular foods. It can sometimes be related to another medical condition, such as heart disease, or it can be a side-effect of medication.
Hyperhidrosis can be distressing and embarrassing because your body sweats even when it doesn’t need to cool down. Sometimes, the more self-conscious you become, the worse the condition becomes.