Title: Various Ways To Treat Excessive Sweating
1How To Treat Hyperhidrosis?
2Symptoms Of Hyperhidrosis
Hyperhidrosis is a medical condition which is not
life threatening but indeed cause embarrassment.
In this, a person sweats more than normal
especially in areas like armpits, palm, feet and
face.
3This may even lead to psychological trauma and in
some cases people even experience suicidal
thoughts.
This is also known as polyhidrosis or sudorrhea
and patients with this condition often avoid
social gatherings.
If accompanied by lightheadedness, chest pain or
nausea, a patient should contact doctors
immediately.
4Different Types Of Hyperhidrosis
Focal Hyperhidrosis When the excessive sweating
is localized. For example, palmoplantar
hyperhidrosis which affects palms and soles.
Primary Idiopathic Hyperhidrosis "Idiopathic"
means "of unknown cause." In this case the exact
cause is unknown.
Generalized Hyperhidrosis In this excessive
sweating affects the entire body.
Secondary Hyperhidrosis In this, the person
sweats too much because of an underlying health
condition.
5- Spinal Cord Injury
- Alcohol Abuse
- Hyperthyroidism - An Overactive Thyroid Gland
- Obesity
- Diabetes
- Anxiety
- Gout
- Respiratory Failure
- Shingles
- Heart Disease
- Parkinson's Disease
- Pregnancy
- Some Cancers, Such as Hodgkin's Disease
Causes Of Secondary Hyperhidrosis
6Different Treatment Option For Hyperhidrosis
- There are various treatment options available for
this, for mild cases one can use Antiperspirant.
- A Prescription Cream can also be used that
contains glycopyrrolate that treats hyperhidrosis
that affects the face and head. - Nerve-Blocking Medications Some oral medications
block the chemicals that allow certain nerves to
communicate with each other. - Antidepressants Some medications used for
depression can also reduce sweating. - Botox Injections Treatment with botulinum toxin
temporarily blocks the nerves that cause sweating.
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