Sweating when anxious w/ tension Posted: 02-06-08 06:43am
Dear Doctor,
Whenever I get the feeling of tension, I
found myself that I've been sweating one
sided (this situation many be either
sides. I mean left or right) I want to
know the medical reasons behind it and
suggest me what to do ?
Thanking you,
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Sweating and anxiety Posted: 02-19-08 07:28am
Medical reasons for this type of sweating
provoked by mental tension such as anxiety
includes the following. Various emotions
can stimulate one of the two parts of the
neuro-vegetative system, either the
sympathicus or parasympathicus systems.
Both control centres of emotional life.
Further, the neuro-vegetative system are
located in a complex brain structure
called the limbic system.
In your case, it seems that a strong
emotion stimulated the sympathetic
system.... which in turn can cause
stimulation of the sweat glands in the
skin. There is nothing you can do about
this physiological mechanism other than
trying to calm your anxiety.
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Anxiety and Stress Answer A3662 Posted: 02-19-08 07:28am
Medical reasons for this type of sweating
provoked by mental tension such as anxiety
includes the following. Various emotions
can stimulate one of the two parts of the
neuro-vegetative system, either the
sympathicus or parasympathicus systems.
Both control centres of emotional life.
Further, the neuro-vegetative system are
located in a complex brain structure
called the limbic system.
In your case, it seems that a strong
emotion stimulated the sympathetic
system.... which in turn can cause
stimulation of the sweat glands in the
skin. There is nothing you can do about
this physiological mechanism other than
trying to calm your anxiety.
DISCLAIMER: "Ask a Doctor" Questions are answered by family doctors who practice medicine for the general public. For more information about eHealthForum.com medical experts, please visit our About Us page. You may also visit our Anxiety and Stress Forum, for moderated patient to patient support and information.
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