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According to research published in the National Library of Medicine, the amount of sweating varies from person to person. Not only this, even in the same person, sweating can be more or less on different days. Especially in athletes doing endurance training, there is a big difference in the amount of sweat due to exercise intensity, weather and body condition. For this reason, it is considered very important to maintain the correct amount of water and electrolytes in the body.

Most of the sweat is composed of water, while about one percent consists of salt and fat. Sweat plays an important role in keeping the body cool during heat or physical exertion. Apart from this, mental reasons like anxiety, stress or nervousness can also increase sweating.

How much sweating is considered normal?

There is no fixed amount of sweat, because it depends on the body of each person. Generally, a healthy adult person can sweat about 0.5 to 2 liters in a day under normal circumstances.

Excessive sweating is considered normal in these situations:

• in hot or humid weather
• During exercise or heavy physical exertion
• under mental stress or anxiety
• when consuming spicy food, caffeine or alcohol
• hormonal changes, such as during menopause

Apart from this, metabolism, fitness level and genetic factors also affect the amount of sweat.

When does excessive sweating become a problem?

When sweating starts more than required to keep the body cool, it is called hyperhidrosis. In this, sweating starts even without heat or hard work, which can cause problems in everyday life.

Its common symptoms are:

• excessive sweating without any reason
• excessive sweating in the palms, feet, or armpits
• Difficulty in daily tasks
• Frequent skin infections in sweaty areas

There are two types of hyperhidrosis. In primary hyperhidrosis, sweat glands become excessively active, while secondary hyperhidrosis can be caused by diabetes, thyroid, infection, menopause or some medicines.

Less sweating can also be dangerous

Less or no sweating, called hypohidrosis, can also be risky for the body. Due to lack of sweating, the body is unable to cool itself, which increases the risk of heat stroke and dehydration. If sweating does not occur despite heat or exercise and there are problems like dizziness, fainting or heat intolerance, then it is important to immediately consult a doctor.