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Q: Sweating when anxious w/ tension

asked by: DoctorQuestion on February 6th, 2008

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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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on February 19th, 2008

Sweating and anxiety

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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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on February 19th, 2008

Anxiety and Stress Answer A3662

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