Don't sweat it — it's only sweat! Your body works best when its temperature is about When your body gets hotter than that, your brain doesn't like it — it wants your body to stay cool and comfortable. So the part of your brain that controls temperature, called the hypothalamus say: hi-po-THAL-uh-mus , sends a message to your body, telling it to sweat.
Then special glands in your skin called — what else? Sweat is also known as perspiration say: pur-spuh-RAY-shun , and it is made almost completely of water, with tiny amounts of other chemicals like ammonia say: uh-MOWN-yuh , urea say: yoo-REE-uh , salts, and sugar.
Ammonia and urea are left over when your body breaks down protein. The sweat leaves your skin through tiny holes called pores. When the sweat hits the air, the air makes it evaporate this means it turns from a liquid to a vapor. The amount you sweat depends on how many sweat glands you have. Things that can make you sweat more include: Hot weather Exercise Situations that make you nervous, angry, embarrassed, or afraid Heavy sweating may also be a symptom of menopause also called a "hot flash".
Causes may include: Alcohol Caffeine Cancer Complex regional pain syndrome Emotional or stressful situations anxiety Essential hyperhidrosis Exercise Fever Infection Low blood sugar hypoglycemia Medicines, such as thyroid hormone, morphine, drugs to reduce fever, and medicines to treat mental disorders Menopause Spicy foods known as "gustatory sweating" Warm temperatures Withdrawal from alcohol, sedatives, or narcotic painkillers. After sweating a lot, you should: Drink plenty of fluids water, or fluids containing electrolytes such as sports drinks to replace sweat.
Lower room temperature a little bit to prevent more sweating. Wash your face and body if the salt from sweat has dried on your skin. When to Contact a Medical Professional. Contact your health care provider if sweating occurs with: Chest pain Fever Rapid, pounding heartbeat Shortness of breath Weight loss These symptoms may indicate a problem, such as overactive thyroid or an infection.
Also call your provider if: You sweat a lot or sweating lasts for a long time or cannot be explained Sweating occurs with or is followed by chest pain or pressure You lose weight from sweating or often sweat during sleep.
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