Excessive Sweating: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment

Excessive Sweating

Hyperhidrosis is a medical condition causing excessive sweating, often accompanied by itchiness, leading to physical and emotional discomfort. Find out more about this common condition.

Recommended Actions

Prioritize intimate health by choosing breathable fabrics, practicing daily bathing to regulate skin bacteria, and ensuring adequate hydration.

Recommended Avoidances

To maintain general health, avoid tight, restrictive clothing and synthetic fabrics, and consider moderating the intake of spicy foods and alcohol.

Prevention Tips

Enhance overall well-being by incorporating regular exercise, maintaining a healthy weight, and practicing stress management techniques such as meditation or yoga.

Condition 101

Excessive Sweating, medically known as Hyperhidrosis, is a common disorder marked by abnormally increased perspiration, in excess of that required for regulation of body temperature. If this comes along with itchiness, it can cause significant physical and emotional discomfort.

Sweating that disrupts regular activities
Unusually excessive perspiration
Night sweats for no apparent reason
Skin problems, including discoloration, fungal or bacterial infections
Itchiness associated with sweating
Primary Focal Hyperhidrosis: Excessive sweating occurs in specific areas, without any known cause.
Secondary Generalised Hyperhidrosis: The sweating is throughout the body and could be due to underlying health conditions.
Family history
Age (more common in younger people)
Certain health conditions like diabetes or menopause
Make an appointment with your doctor if sweating disrupts your routine, causes distress, or sudden onset without any explainable reason. Seek immediate medical attention if your heavy sweating is accompanied by chest pain or nausea.

Diagnosis usually involves a physical exam and sweat tests. The doctor might order blood, urine or other tests to rule out underlying conditions.
Skin conditions: Persistent wetness can lead to skin problems, such as bacterial or fungal overgrowth, infections and dermatitis.
Psychological impact: This condition often causes emotional distress and occupational disability.
A common misconception is that excessive sweating is a sign of poor hygiene or nervousness. While stress can exacerbate the situation, it is not the primary cause of hyperhidrosis.
It's important to differentiate between secondary hyperhidrosis and other potential causes such as endocrine diseases, malignancies, febrile illnesses, and neurological disorders.

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Treatment Options

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Antiperspirants (Driclor)
Medications like Pro-Banthine
Iontophoresis kits

Prescription creams
Nerve-blocking medications
Botox injections
Surgical interventions

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