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Excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis)

Excessive sweating, also known as hyperhidrosis, can be distressing, but it’s quite common. Treatments can help lessen the impact of sweating on your life.

Night sweats

Night sweats may be a sign of a medical condition or may be caused by medication. Find out more about night sweats by browsing the information from our trusted partners.

Pneumonia symptoms

The most common symptoms of pneumonia are cough, fevers, sweating and shivering, difficulty breathing, feeling generally tired and unwell, loss of appetite.

Heat rash

Heat rash is harmless but very itchy, with small red spots in places where sweat collects. Find out more about this condition and how to treat it.

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is the name for a number of hormone therapies that can be used to treat the symptoms of menopause, especially hot flushes and night sweats.

People who have acute pancreatitis have sudden, severe upper abdominal pain, often spreading through to the back, and often eased by leaning forward. They may also have nausea, vomiting, fevers, sweats and have a tender abdomen. They need treatment in hospital.