Hyperhidorsis ( excess sweating)
Hyperhidrosis is an overproduction of sweat from the axillae, palms of hands or soles of feet.
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What causes hyperhidrosis?
There are two distinct types of sweat glands which respond to either heat or emotion.
Those responsible for heat adaptation are distributed all over the body, except for the palms and soles. The sweat glands in the axillae are under the control of both heat and emotion.
Hyperhidrosis is probably an abnormal response to emotional stimuli and may be limited to the axillae or to the extremities but occasionally both areas are affected.
Symptoms
In pathological hyperhydrosis visible sweat, wet clothes and a clammy handshake are all common. This can be embarrassing for the patient and also can interfere with work and personal relationships.
Diagnosis
Your doctor will assess which kind of hyperhidrosis you have. You might need a blood test for diabetes, thyroid overactivity or other conditions.
Consultation
Can hyperhidrosis be cured?
Surgical treatment can cure some people but generally is associated with potentially severe side effects so is generally avoided. The aim therefore is usually to control the symptoms.
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