Sweating keeps the body cool. In many cases it is completely natural. We often sweat as a reaction to a hot environment, when we exercise, or to situations that make us angry, embarrassing or frightening.
However, excessive sweating occurs without such trigger factors. It is seen that the sweat glands of people with hyperhidrosis are overactive. Uncontrollable sweating makes us feel uncomfortable both physically and emotionally.

If excessive sweating occurs in the hands, feet or armpits, it is called primary or focal hyperhidrosis. Primary hyperhidrosis is seen in 2 to 3% of the population. However, less than 40% of these people consider seeking medical help. In most of the primary hyperhidrosis cases, there is no element that will cause excessive sweating. Hyperhidrosis is also thought to be an inherited feature. If sweating occurs due to another medical condition, it is called secondary hyperhidrosis. In this case, sweating may occur throughout the body or may be concentrated in a certain area. Factors that can cause secondary hyperhidrosis include: