Diaphoresis

Diaphoresis

Diaphoresis is sweating, either physiological as in sympathetic activation (e.g., during hypotension, hypoglycemia), or pathological (hyperhidrosis, q.v.). Diaphoresis may be seen delirium tremens or may be induced by certain drugs (e.g., cholinesterase inhibitors) or drug withdrawal (e.g., opiates in dependent individuals). Anticholinergics decrease diaphoresis but increase core temperature, resulting in a warm dry patient.

 

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Hyperhidrosis