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Excessive Sweating (Hyperhidrosis)

 

This page will help answer your questions about hyperhidrosis.

What is excessive sweating?

Hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating, is an increase in the amount of sweat that the body produces, not related to physical exercise or hot weather. In some cases, hyperhidrosis occurs without any apparent reason. It may result from another health issue the person has or a side effect of a certain medication. It can affect either the whole body or specific areas.

What causes excessive sweating?

Sweating occurs naturally when the nervous system stimulates sweat glands to release fluids that help cool the body. This process responds to high temperatures, physical activity, stress, and anxiety.

In some cases, these nerves become overactive, resulting in overactivity of the sweat glands, even without exposure to heat or physical exertion.

Some types of medication.

  1. How can you manage excessive sweating? Are there medications to alleviate excessive sweating?
  2. – Psychotherapy, behavioral therapy, and relaxation techniques can help reduce anxiety and stress, which can lead to sweating.
  • – Medications such as:
  • Antiperspirants.
  • Some antidepressants can helpreduce sweat production.
  1. Botox is injected around the sweat glands toIontophoresisreduce their activity and limit sweat production.
  2. – Iontophoresis therapy helps blockMicrowave therapythe activity of sweat glands.
  3. – Microwave therapy works to stop the glands responsible for sweat secretion permanently.

 

– Surgery – used only as a last resort – may involve cutting the nerve that controls sweating in the hands..

  • When should you see a doctor?
  • If sweating is severe and accompanied by dizziness, chest pain, or nausea.
  • You experience night sweats without an apparent reason.
  • Sweating disrupts or complicates your daily tasks.

 

Sweating causes you difficulties and social isolation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does excessive sweating have complications?

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