Patient has racing heart and nervousness. also excessive sweating and night sweats. she has swelling of the neck and weight loss. what is going on?

maybe this will help?

Diaphoresis is the medical term used to describe excessive, abnormal sweating in relation to your environment and activity level. It tends to affect your entire body rather than a part of your body. This condition is also sometimes called secondary hyperhidrosis.

Hyperhidrosis, or primary hyperhidrosis, is also associated with profuse sweating, though it’s thought to be a nervous system disorder. With primary hyperhidrosis, sweating is normally limited to select parts of the body, such as your hands or feet.

Diaphoresis is usually a symptom of an underlying health condition. Some conditions can be life-threatening and require immediate medical attention. It can also be caused by certain medications. Keep reading to learn more about this condition.