the walls in my lounge seem wet but not like damp ive seen before could it be anything else

Your are right, It could be anything. Best to get a damp specialist out to have a look at. You havent really given much info, like when did you first notice it, how long its been damp, type and age of property.

Hi, If there is visable evidence of damp at low levels,the likelihood is that it is rising damp.However I would recommend you obtain independant expert advise from a fully licenced contractor.He will be professional and candid with his diagnosis.