3. Intense Sweating: The Thermal Overload
Even without exertion, someone experiencing a thyroid storm might find themselves drenched in sweat, as if they’ve run a marathon in the heat of summer. Your skin becomes a sheen of moisture, a stark sign that your body’s temperature regulation is on the fritz.
This isn’t your body trying to give you a glow; it’s a sign of your internal thermostat cranking up to extreme levels. You might feel as if you’re enveloped in an invisible steam room, with heat emanating from within, an internal cauldron that refuses to cool down.
Understanding the cause, we see again the role of thyroid hormones in metabolism—they control how quickly your body burns energy, and when too much is present, your internal heat ramps up, leading to profuse sweating.
The consequences stretch beyond physical discomfort. Dehydration lurks around the corner, and the relentless heat can be mentally draining. This symptom can sap your strength and fog your mind, making even thinking clearly a battle against the heat. (3)
