Hyperhidrosis or normal sweating need medical advice - #29177
I am really confused about my sweating situation and honestly, it's driving me a bit nuts! Last summer, I started noticing that I would sweat like crazy even when I wasn't doing much. At first, I thought it was just the heat or maybe I was getting older or something. But now, I'm feeling unsure if this is just normal sweating or if I might have hyperhidrosis. Like, I could be sitting at my desk, just typing away, and then suddenly I'm drenched! I’ve tried those antiperspirants, but they don’t help much, and I even started wearing darker clothes to hide it, which isn’t ideal. I've talked to a friend who said they have hyperhidrosis and it sounds like a whole thing, 🤷♂️ so I can’t help but think maybe I need to see a doc. Is my case of sweating just normal sweating or hyperhidrosis? Should I just chill and deal with it, or really seek medical advice? Anyone else dealt with this and can give me some insight? I mean, how do you even know the difference?
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