What symptoms of sweating and body odor are cause for concern? Frequent sweating or sweat-soaked clothing, even when not physically active or in a warm setting Sweating so heavy that it interferes with daily activities such as trying to hold a pen, turn a doorknob or use a computer Sweating while sleeping Skin consistently damp with sweat Frequent skin infections in body areas prone to sweating A fruity body odor, which could indicate diabetes A bleach-like body odor, which could be a sign of liver or kidney disease A sudden change in body odor or increase in sweating Previous: Care and Treatment Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Print Get useful, helpful and relevant health + wellness information enews Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission. We do not endorse non-Cleveland Clinic products or services. Policy