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Profuse Sweating - Excessive Sweating
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Symptoms & Signs
What are the signs and symptoms of the condition?
One expects to sweat a lot after strenuous exercise or when the weather is very hot. When someone has an abnormal amount of sweating that is not related to exercise or the weather, he or she should see a healthcare provider. The provider may ask the following:
Any other symptoms may be important as well. For example, unintended weight loss, headaches, cough, or chest pain are important symptoms that may point to a certain cause for the sweating.