The Greek term diaphórēsis came into late Latin as diaphorēsis , which later led to diaphoresis . According to the dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy ( RAE ), this concept refers to sweat .
Sweat is called sweat , for its part, the transparent liquid secreted by the sweat glands that are located in the skin of mammalian animals. This substance has a chemical composition similar to that of urine .
In the field of medicine , the idea of diaphoresis is used specifically in reference to excessive sweating . The causes of diaphoresis can be varied and be linked to a physiological or pathological response.
When diaphoresis is a consequence of intense physical exercise or high environmental temperature, it is a physiological (normal) reaction . On the other hand, if the diaphoresis is due to reasons such as the chronic effect of amphetamine consumption or the symptom of some disease , the reaction is pathological (abnormal).
It is important, therefore, to determine whether diaphoresis is a normal response of the body or a pathological consequence of some disorder . This determination must be made by a doctor.
Diaphoresis is generally pathological as it presents with symptoms such as breathing problems, weight loss or pain in the thoracic cavity. In these cases, it is possible that the sweating is linked to some physical problem. Another detail to take into account is if the diaphoresis occurs with the individual at rest and with a cool temperature: in this context, it is most likely a pathological condition.
Normal situations can also lead to differences in the characteristics of each person's diaphoresis: in hot weather, when we are very nervous or when we do intense physical activities, we all sweat in different proportions and at different rates, without this going beyond the limits. limits of what is "normal", from a physiological point of view. In fact, we could not survive if our body did not eliminate certain waste in this way.
When sweating exceeds the limit of usefulness, the body no longer benefits from this activity but, on the contrary, begins to suffer certain disorders. As mentioned above, a case of diaphoresis must be evaluated, diagnosed and treated by a health professional; The only drawback is that, as with most problems that do not disable us, the responsibility remains with us to ask a doctor for help.
Therefore, if we suffer from excessive sweating, we must analyze for ourselves whether it only occurs in normal situations or if it also occurs during times of rest and low ambient temperature . In general, diaphoresis causes the body to become drenched in sweat, although this can also happen without a disorder being involved.
Many people confuse this concept with hyperdrosis , a disease also characterized by excessive sweating, which results in hyperactivity of the nervous system and is usually the cause of diaphoresis. The latter has a much greater scope, since it can appear as a consequence of various diseases and, unlike others, require the intervention of a specialist for their treatment.
That said, it is understandable that doctors often focus on treating the causes of diaphoresis to try to reduce symptoms. In fact, if the factors are pathological, it is essential to resolve them to eliminate diaphoresis. For women who suffer from menopause there is a therapy that consists of replacing estrogen. When the factors are psychological, such as anxiety or stress, then medication and relaxation techniques are very useful.