1 Arachnoid mater. 2  arachnoid mater and pia mater. 3  arachnoid mater cranialis. 4  arachnoid mater encephali. 5  arachnoid membrane. 6  arachnoid membranes. 7  arachnoid membranes. 8  arachnoid membranes. 9  arachnoid of brain.
Causes of excessive sweating. There are many different causes of excessive sweating. To determine what is causing excessive sweating in a particular individual, a doctor must obtain a detailed medical history and arrange tests to decide if an underlying medical condition is responsible for the sweating. Some of the known conditions that can cause excessive sweating are: Menopause - The hot flushes that accompany the menopausal transition can occur at night or day and cause sweating. This is a very common cause of night sweats in women around the time of menopause. Idiopathic hyperhidrosis - Idiopathic hyperhidrosis is a condition in which the body keeps on producing too much sweat without any identifiable medical cause. Infections - Classically, tuberculosis is the infection most commonly associated with night sweats.
However, there are some legitimate medical conditions that can cause excessive sweating: 1  Menopause. 2  Pregnancy. 3  Thyroid problems. 4  Diabetes. Alcoholism. 5  Stroke. Heart failure.  Cancer.