CLINICAL MEDICINE

MEDICINE

CARDIOLOGY

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Profuse sweating
A
anhidrosis
B
perspiration
C
cyanosis
D
diaphoresis
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Diaphoresis is excessive or abnormal sweating for no apparent reason. It often means you have an underlying medical condition or you’re experiencing a life event such as pregnancy or menopause. Diaphoresis usually isn’t a cause for concern and will clear up when the underlying cause is treated.

Detailed explanation-2: -Diaphoresis is a medical term for perspiration or sweating. The term usually refers to unusually heavy perspiration. Hyperhidrosis pertains to sweating excessively and unpredictably, usually as a result of overactive sweat glands.

Detailed explanation-3: -Certain problems such as diabetes, heart failure, anxiety, and overactive thyroid can cause heavy sweating. And some drugs may cause heavy sweating as a side effect.

Detailed explanation-4: -Diaphoresis refers to excessive sweating, commonly associated with an underlying medical condition that alters hormone levels in the body. Those with hyperthyroidism, diabetes mellitus, endocrine tumors, and those who are going through menopause or pregnancy can experience diaphoresis due to changes in hormones.

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