BODY ODOR AND SWEATING

Signs and Symptoms

Healthy people sweat. But when, where and how much varies widely. Factors that cause most people to sweat include:

• Exercise, especially strenuous exercise.

• Hot weather.

• Nervousness, anxiety or stress. Perspiration that's triggered by emotion is most likely to occur on your face, underarms, palms and the soles of your feet.

But how much you sweat and even the way your sweat smells can be influenced by your mood, certain foods and beverages, some drugs and medical conditions, and even by your hormones.

Because it's almost impossible to define normal sweating, try to learn what's normal for you. That will help you pinpoint any unusual changes.