Sweating is natural and desirable, especially when exercising or hot or if something has happened to cause an emotional response (being angry, embarrassed, nervous, afraid, or anxious). Emotionally-induced sweating is usually limited to the hands, feet, face, and armpits. When the whole body is sweating, other physical causes should be considered.

Please take professional advice if:

• there is prolonged, excessive, and unexplained sweating.
• sweating is accompanied or followed by chest pain or pressure.