Description

Excessive sweating syndrome, also known as hyperhidrosis, is a condition that causes a person to sweat more than normal. It can affect the entire body or just certain areas, such as the armpits, palms, or feet. 

Symptoms: 

  • Sweating even when it's not hot or you're not active
  • Sweating so much that it soaks through your clothes
  • Dripping sweat from your hands
  • Avoiding social situations due to body odor or damp clothing
  • Changing your routine to hide your symptoms

The following test are included:

C-reactive Protein (CRP)

Complete Blood Count (CBC)

Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)

Free Thyroxine (FT4)

HIV 1/2

Plasma Metanephrines

Thyroid-stimulating Hormone (TSH)

Fasting not required.

Additional information about each test is listed below:

C-reactive protein (CRP) is a blood test that can indicate inflammation and infection, and may be used to help diagnose excessive sweating. High CRP levels can be a sign of an acute infection, which can cause uncontrollable sweating. 

A complete blood count (CBC) may be ordered for someone experiencing excessive sweating syndrome (also known as hyperhidrosis) to check for underlying medical conditions that could be causing the sweating, such as blood disorders like leukemia or lymphoma, which can manifest with night sweats and are often detectable through abnormal blood cell counts on a CBC test; this is especially important if there are other concerning symptoms present like unexplained weight loss or fatigue. 

A comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP) for someone experiencing excessive sweating syndrome would typically include tests to check for underlying conditions like thyroid dysfunction, diabetes, electrolyte imbalances, and kidney function, as these can sometimes contribute to excessive sweating; key tests within a CMP might include thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), fasting blood sugar, electrolytes (sodium, potassium, chloride), blood urea nitrogen (BUN), and creatinine levels. 

Night sweats can be a symptom of HIV, especially during the early stages of the infection. They can also occur if HIV progresses to AIDS. 

Excessive sweating and other symptoms of hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) may be related to free thyroxine (FT4) levels. A free T4 test may be performed to help diagnose thyroid problems. 

If someone is experiencing excessive sweating syndrome, a "plasma metanephrines" test may be ordered to investigate the possibility of a pheochromocytoma, a tumor on the adrenal gland that can cause symptoms like sweating, headaches, and rapid heart rate due to the release of excess catecholamine hormones; elevated plasma metanephrine levels would suggest the presence of such a tumor. 

Excessive sweating can be a symptom of hyperthyroidism, which is when the thyroid gland produces too much thyroxine. A low level of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) indicates hyperthyroidism.