Patient's question:
Detailed medical condition and consultation purpose: At the age of 14, the child often had colds and fever. After being recommended by the factory doctor to take prednisone, it was discovered that the child stopped growing. Extremely regretful, she desperately asks the doctor to save her. Now the child often sweats excessively, even when others are not hot, she is already drenched in sweat. Please, doctors, I must receive a reply from you! Thank you!Doctor's answer:
Hello, frequent sweating, be alert to which symptoms and causesThere are many reasons for hypoglycemia, which can primarily manifest as symptoms of excessive sympathetic nerve excitement. During an attack, a sudden drop in blood sugar stimulates the sympathetic nerves, releasing a large amount of adrenaline, which can cause symptoms such as pale complexion, cold sweat, and trembling hands and feet.
Diabetes Diabetes often presents with excessive sweating due to combined vegetative nerve dysfunction. However, patients also exhibit the "three more and one less" symptoms: "increased food intake, increased thirst, increased urination, and weight loss." Diagnosis is generally not difficult through blood sugar tests and urine sugar tests.
Hyperthyroidism Hyperthyroidism, also known as hyperthyroidism. Heat intolerance and excessive sweating are one of the characteristics of this disease. It also manifests as symptoms such as nervousness, personality changes, restlessness, inability to concentrate, and difficulty sleeping. Additionally, with hyperthyroidism, increased appetite and food intake can lead to weight loss. During hyperthyroidism, gastrointestinal function is enhanced, and most patients experience increased bowel movements, along with symptoms such as palpitations and decreased work efficiency.
Pheochromocytoma Pheochromocytoma is commonly characterized by profuse sweating, which is episodic in nature. It can also be persistent sweating, but during episodic attacks, facial flushing or paleness may occur simultaneously. Symptoms such as palpitations, hand tremors, and cold limbs may also appear. However, during attacks of this disease, there is often a significant increase in blood pressure, along with headaches caused by this condition.
Many people know that sweat contains a high amount of sodium chloride, and that excessive sweating should be supplemented with salt, but they often overlook the need to supplement calcium after sweating.
According to research by experts from relevant hospitals, there is 1 gram of calcium in every 1000 milliliters of sweat.