Selection needs to be based on the patient’s age, previous illness, concomitant symptoms and triggers of cold sweats, and can be seen in departments such as endocrinology, cardiology, emergency medicine, ENT and psychiatry.
Patients with a previous history of diabetes, confusion about the use of hypoglycaemic drugs, and paroxysmal onset of hypertension may be referred to endocrinology.
A clear history of organophosphorus pesticide exposure should be seen immediately in the emergency department.
neurology or otorhinolaryngology for symptoms such as dizziness, headache, vertigo, hearing loss and visual disturbances.
Those who are prone to stress, anxiety, agitation and fear if they have been under recent work pressure may seek psychiatric consultation if necessary.