Sweating and Body Odor: When to Call the Doctor

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