I don't sweat, even when extremely hot, should I see a doctor?

Question

I work out, I run, I do heavy lifting and when I do I don't sweat at all. Instead I get very hot, my skin turns red and after awhile I start to feel dizzy. I've consulted a friend who is a med student and he checked my skin (by pinching it, and seeing how it pops back into place) and says that I am not dehydrated. My Over-heating prevents me from doing some intense activities I would like to do. What could cause this and should I go see a doctor?

In answer to some questions asked, I think I sweat from my palms because when I play video games they do seem to become wet, but I do not remember ever sweating from any other part of my body. Also my mother told me that she had the same problem until she hit menopause, but she didn't do a lot of working out so it wasn't a problem for her. Finally, if it's helpful information, I have been to hot climates (both humid and non) and did not sweat in the heat there either.

Answer 1

YES, see a doctor. The body discards toxins through sweat glands, and it also releases excess heat which is why you experience those other symptoms(dizziness, red patches). If your body doesn't release the heat, you could get heat stroke or experience a mild overheating, which is bad for your brain and central nervous system over a long period of time. You're probably ok, but check it out to be safe.

Answer 2

This may sound silly,but have you EVER sweated that you can remember?The reason I'm asking is because both my grandma and aunt(her sister)have the same kind of issues.My grandma can not sweat at all because she had no sweat glads or issues with them,she never sweats and if overheated she gets dizzy and faint and thats very dangerous so she's careful about not getting hot because A BODY NEEDS TO SWEAT,and like in her case,She can not sweat...born that way.

As for my aunt,she has no tear ducts so she can not cry at all...I believe they were born with these conditions which is why I asked you if this is a recent problem or have you not been able to sweat all along?

Hope this helps!

~*~Pip~*~

Answer 3

Ive had an identical concern, nevertheless it got here interior one in each of those little pink lumps interior the climate the place my sweat pooled and not extremely healed and might dry up if i ought to stand as much as scratching for long sufficient. specifically I have been given them down the centre of my back and interior the swimming pools around my collar bones. I do a marvelous type of workout and as quickly as I observed a expert, he instructed me i sweat too lots and my sweat glands have been blocking off because of the fact they could no longer save up. He instructed me to end sweating lots. the subject went on for years until eventually at present, as quickly as I study up on synthetic sweeteners (i used to have them lots being very weight loss application conscious) - I hence stopped having 'weight loss application' drinks and something that includes Aspartame or Phenylalanine. i don't get itchy from now on - its been 3 months on account that i ended. i comprehend your symptoms sound a sprint different, yet for you and every physique else with an identical concern, yahoo aspartame - you would be surprised!

Answer 4

Yes, I would go to the doctor. You will have to take precautions to prevent over heating and the doctor can help you with identifying them. This could also be a symptom of a problem. Take care.

Answer 5

U should go see a doctor cause it bothers u. I would be happy not to get musky after jogging 1 mile.

Answer 6

if your sking is turning red and youre gettin feelings of dizziness without sweating, i would seriously have to disagree with your med school friend. it sounds like classic dehydration to me.

Answer 7

Good idea to go and see doctor and have a thorough check up

Answer 8

when you dont sweat your body cant cool off so go see a Dr