Excess Sweating
Excess Sweating
Why people have excess sweating?
Following are main causes;
- Hyperthyroidism
- Certain medications
- Diabetes
- Menopause
- Stress anxiety
- Any infection as tuberculosis
- Or it is idiopathic
Hyperthyroidism or heavy sweating is embarrassing
- First step for treating heavy sweating is Anti-Perrspirants
You can buy it over the counter at your local supermarket. You can use it in the morning & at night too.
- Next step is Medical Treatments;
If your hands & feet are sweating too much you have the following options:
- Iontophoresis
During this, you sit on your hand’s feet or both in a shallow tray of water about 20 to 30 mins- low electrical current travels through water which is safe.
- Contraindications
- Pregnant
- Pacemaker
- Epilepsy pts
How many sessions?
It is a few min session just once a week.
- Botulinum Toxin
It is FDA approved for heavy sweating. It prevents glands and lasts for 6 months.
- Anticholinergic drug
- The doctor will prescribe.
- Surgery
- Improvement is 80% with excellent
Steps to follow at home
- Don’t wear heavy clothes, wear light breathable fabrics
- Shower daily dry yourself completely before applying antiperspirants
- Use underarm liners and shoe inserts
- Don’t order double jalapeno burgers with spicy sauces.
- Spicy food and hot drinks can make it worse.
- And treat the underlying conditions if any.