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Various Ways To Treat Excessive Sweating

Hyperhidrosis is a medical condition in which a person sweats more than normally in the areas like armpits, palm, feet and face. Antiperspirant, Prescription Cream, Nerve-Blocking Medications, Antidepressants and Botox Injections are few of the options that can be used to treat excessive sweating problem. Website: www.dralek.co.za<br>

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Various Ways To Treat Excessive Sweating

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  1. How To Treat Hyperhidrosis?

  2. Symptoms 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.

  3. This 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.

  4. Different 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

  6. Different Treatment Option For Hyperhidrosis • There are various treatment options available for this, for mild cases one can use Antiperspirant. • A Prescription Creamcan 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.

  7. www.dralek.co.za • (021) 7970960 Thank You

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