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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.
Causes of cold sweats and night sweats. The body normally produces sweat as a way to help keep cool. Sweating normally occurs with exertion such as when exercising or in high temperatures. However, there are other reasons for sweating. Sweating can be triggered by fear or anxiety, and this is often referred to as a cold sweat. It comes on suddenly and results in cool, damp skin. It is the body's reaction to stress as part of the fight or flight response that helps us to react in a dangerous situation.