Diaphoresis
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Diaphoresis is the medical term for excessive or heavier-than-usual sweating, which may occur generally or in specific areas of the body and is not always related to heat or exercise.
How does it present? It is felt as heavy sweating that can occur even at rest, sometimes accompanying other sensations in the body.
Possible causes: it may be linked to hormonal factors, to the response of the heart and circulation, to skin conditions, or to general states of the body.
Who can help? Depending on the context, its evaluation may involve the internist, the endocrinologist, the cardiologist, or the dermatologist. If the sweating is persistent or is accompanied by other changes, talking it over with a professional helps you better understand its origin.
Data on 81 doctors who treat diaphoresis
Which specialist treats diaphoresis?
Diaphoresis (excessive sweating) should be evaluated by an internal medicine physician, who will work to identify the underlying cause. You can book with this specialist if you have excessive sweating unrelated to heat or exercise. The specialist will order the necessary tests.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in diaphoresis
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Cristian Eduardo Flores Aceves
Dr. Alisi Lucila López Marquez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Nitza Pérez Martínez
Dr. Jorge Luis Denis Bravo
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Alma Delia Mejía Rendón
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Eleazar Hernández Ruíz
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Josué Marcial Meza
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Roberto Galindo Lopez
Dr. Dulce Paola Grajales Garcia
Frequently asked questions
What is diaphoresis?
Diaphoresis is the medical term for excessive or heavier-than-usual sweating, which may occur generally or in specific areas of the body and is not always related to heat or exercise.
Which doctor treats diaphoresis?
Diaphoresis (excessive sweating) should be evaluated by an internal medicine physician, who will work to identify the underlying cause. You can book with this specialist if you have excessive sweating unrelated to heat or exercise. The specialist will order the necessary tests.