Overview
Excessive sweating, also known as perspiration, can be a common and sometimes debilitating condition. It can occur in various parts of the body, such as the palms, feet, or underarms, and can have a foul odor.
Remedies often used
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Profuse, debilitating perspiration, especially on the head during sleep
Sweating in spots, such as when the feet become cold Flabby, weak physical constitution Tendency towards swelling of glands
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Foul-smelling perspiration
Excessive, profuse sweating on the palms and soles Foul, offensive odor of the sweat Feelings of tiredness and desire to lie down
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Profuse sweating that stops as soon as the person falls asleep
Dry heat of the skin during sleep Fretfulness and easily frightened Respiratory symptoms like dry runny nose (cold), snuffles, and spasmodic cough
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Burning, sweaty feet
Profuse, clammy sweating of the feet Burning sensation in the soles of the feet Difficulty walking due to sweaty, slippery feet
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Show 32 more remedies Veratrum album Profuse, violent retching and vomiting Magnesium carbonicum Sour perspiration Petroleum Offensive perspiration that is noticeable as soon as the patient enters the room Benzoicum acidum Perspiration on the side not lain on Conium maculatum Sweating as soon as one falls asleep Mercurius solubilis Offensive, fatty, oily sweat soaking bedclothes Lachesis mutus Bloody sweat Aconitum napellus Cold, clammy sweat on palms and body Kalium carbonicum Perspiration in painful areas Hepar sulphur Cold, foul foot sweat Pulsatilla pratensis Sweat only on one part of the body Salicylicum acidum Copious, foul-smelling foot sweat Sanicula aqua Profuse sweating on covered parts only Tuberculinum bovinum kent Profuse, cold, clammy perspiration Nitricum acidum Profuse sweating of the hands and feet Antimonium tartaricum Profuse sweating on affected parts Tellurium metallicum Offensive foot sweat Naphthalinum Exhausting night sweats with thin, offensive diarrhea Carbo animalis Sweat stains yellow Graphites Yellow, sour-smelling sweat Belladonna Perspiration on covered parts Osmium metallicum Axillary sweat with garlic-like odor Jaborandi Profuse perspiration beginning on the face and head and extending all over the body Aconite Lycotonum Profuse sweating on the palms
Aurum metallicum Thick, cloudy, and very fetid urine Croton tiglium Bloody sweat Chininum arsenicosum Debilitating night sweats Caladium seguinum Sweetish odor of perspiration that attracts flies Thuja occidentalis Profuse, oily, and fetid perspiration on uncovered areas Natrium muriaticum Sweating while eating Chamomilla Profuse, clammy sweating, especially on the forehead and scalp Fluoricum acidum Constant perspiration of the hands and feet
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See a doctor if
Sudden, unexplained onset of excessive sweating Sweating that interferes with daily activities or causes significant distress Sweating accompanied by fever, chills, or other concerning symptoms Sweating that does not improve with lifestyle changes or over-the-counter treatments Sweating that leads to skin breakdown or infections
Everyday tips
Wear breathable, moisture-wicking fabrics to help manage sweating Use antiperspirants or clinical strength deodorants to help reduce sweating Avoid triggers, such as spicy foods, caffeine, and stress, that can worsen sweating Practice relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing or meditation, to manage stress and anxiety
Show 2 more Maintain good hygiene, including regularly washing affected areas, to prevent skin irritation and infections Consider using over-the-counter treatments, such as powders or wipes, to help absorb excess moisture
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