Sweating

Sweating is one of the ways in which the body regulates temperature – the body cools down as water evaporates from sweat on the surface of the skin. Sweating is controlled by the nervous system, and Parkinson’s disease (PD) or PD medication can sometimes interfere with this process, causing the body to produce either too much or too little sweat.

If changes in sweating occur, then a doctor or PD nurse should be consulted about how to manage the situation – for example, advising on fluid intake, room temperature, or skin moisturising products.