I SEEM to sweat a lot even when it is not hot.

Is there anything I can do about this?

SWEATING is necessary to control your body temperature in warm and hot weather, or when exercising and we lose, on average, over a litre of sweat a day. Around 1% of the population suffer from the condition hyperhidrosis or excessive sweating.

There are a number of treatments your doctor can offer you.

Firstly, if normal antiperspirants don't work for you, your doctor may suggest an antiperspirant that contains aluminium chloride which blocks the sweat ducts. They can be purchased at pharmacies, or by prescription.

There are also a number of things you can try to help reduce sweating, including bathing daily, avoiding hot or spicy food, avoiding clothes that show up sweat marks, wearing loose clothing under the armpits and trying relaxation techniques, such as yoga, to help to control stress that triggers hyperhidrosis.

Your doctor may suggest alternative treatments or surgery in cases that fail to respond to standard treatments or you may be referred to a dermatologist.

I'VE started to develop tiny, dark, shadowy spots in my vision. Should I be worried?

THESE spots are known as floaters.

They are quite common and are more likely to develop as the eyes get older.

You may notice lots of floaters in your vision or just one or two, and they may appear to move when your eyes move.

Floaters look as though they are in front of the eye, but they are in fact shadows from tissue particles in the back of the eye. Floaters are usually harmless and often don't affect vision.

Although they may be annoying at first, your brain slowly learns to ignore them, and you may not even notice them after a few months.

Regular eye tests should keep your mind at rest but see your optician if you suddenly start to see floaters and white flashes, having never seen them before, or if you notice a sudden increase in the number of floaters, or flashes.

WHAT IS... A BAKER'S CYST?

A BAKER'S cyst, also called a popliteal cyst, is a fluid-filled swelling at the back of the knee. It is caused by a problem with the joint or the tissue behind it.

The swelling may cause pain in the knee and calf, a build-up of fluid around the knee and locking or clicking in the knee joint. It can sometimes cause no symptoms other than the lump. In rare cases, a Baker's cyst can burst, causing pain, swelling and redness in your calf.

Knee damage can lead to a Baker's cyst. It can also be caused by osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis or gout.

A Baker's cyst can be treated with over-the-counter painkillers, bandages or an ice pack. It is important that any underlying condition is managed. In some cases, surgery may be needed.